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"Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt) 03/14/2018 at 11:30 • Filed to: None

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You get to have a no expense spared custom ride of your choice. But! The build has to be done by a shop on a current tv show. What vehicle would you choose, who would you go with, and why?

In case some of you missed it, Aaron Kaufman has his own show now, so he can be included in the list.

There are no rules other than it has to be from a real shop that currently has a show involving them as the primary shop. Let’s see what ya got!

PartyPooper2012 > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 11:34

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1992 Park Avenue done by Kindig.

Two requirements. No pinstripes. and not one damn thing can be red.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 11:35

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Dump-truck 427 into a mid-70's Nova sedan. And I want it to be done by Roadkill in a parking lot.

Future next gen S2000 owner > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 11:37

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I’ll take a Panoz with a twin turbo setup from Street Outlaws. Regardless of the validity of the “street racing” on that show, they can build fast drag cars. Chief ran his car at Indy and that’s no joke to run at that level in the NHRA.

Ideally I would want some sort of road racing car but a suspension build like that is complicated. I don’t know of any road racing shops with a tv show.

lone_liberal > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 11:40

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My Camaro finished in the garage it’s in by Garage Squad. Hell, who am I kidding? A custom 69 Mustang Mach I done by either Kindig or Foose, preferrably Foose but I’m not sure if he’s still on a show. I just have to restrain them from going too low and/or too big with the wheels. For motivation I want a supercharged Boss 429 or SOHC 427.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 11:40

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My truck, anyone that isn’t some sort of Pimp my ride type show

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 11:47

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I’ll take an I-6 5 speed XJS (yes, they exist in the U.S.) and have it done up by Wheeler Dealers because they don’t ruin their cars.

Matt Nichelson > lone_liberal 03/14/2018 at 11:47

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I don’t think Chip has a show anymore. Dave is a good choice though. I like his style.

Matt Nichelson > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/14/2018 at 11:49

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Matt Nichelson > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 03/14/2018 at 11:49

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Why does this not really surprise me?

BigBlock440 > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 11:49

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I was gonna say Monster Garage, but I don’t think that’s on anymore.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 11:50

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Basically, any work done on the truck would be a net gain, but I don’t want a TV inside, spinners or gold paint.

lone_liberal > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 11:51

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And Dave seems like he would be easier to deal with than some of the others. He seems to be a decent guy.

Matt Nichelson > lone_liberal 03/14/2018 at 11:51

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I’ll agree with you on that.

PartyPooper2012 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/14/2018 at 11:53

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Nice choice of car. WD tho?

They don’t ruin cars?

punkgoose17 > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 11:54

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I want a Renault Caravelle coupe with a twin turbo PRV engine...probably an A310 drivetrain swap into a Caravelle and putting twin turbos on the engine. Aaron can do the work because I have no clue who has a show, but I remember Aaron being a good mechanic.

Dasupersprint - base trim is enough > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 11:54

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I don’t watch tv, so I don’t know about that. But Youtube...

I want a Golf R drivetrain in a VW type 3 wagon. By these guys

Party-vi > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 11:56

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Chasing Classic Cars can restore a Pantera or Mangusta for me, or for something wild I’d let FantomWorks build a full-tilt Pontiac Banshee off a Corvette.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 12:01

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if money was no option it would be a 66 Mustang Fastback with the Voodoo 5.2L V8 and matching 6 speed done by aaron kaufmann 

functionoverfashion > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 12:04

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I don’t know the shows well enough, but I suspect someone could do some pretty cool stuff with my ‘61 Ford. I wouldn’t want to drastically alter its character, but a total restoration of the drivetrain would be nice. And yeah, a few years as a forestry truck didn’t do the body any favors.

Just don’t make it so nice I can’t use it as a truck!

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > PartyPooper2012 03/14/2018 at 12:18

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Generally they just restore cars to stock or stock+, and most of the mods they do are to correct shortcomings in the factory design. That Pacer is the exception that proves the rule.

Long-Voyager > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 12:24

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One of these:

By Xtreme 4x4

Matt Nichelson > Party-vi 03/14/2018 at 12:32

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Do you think you could handle Dan’s attitude though? He always just kinda rubbed me the wrong way.

Matt Nichelson > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 03/14/2018 at 12:33

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Eh, I’ll let it slide.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 12:34

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Any car 1916 Cadillac Type 53 Roadster V8 done by Wheeler Dealers. I’ll even live with Ed not being around anymore.

Lokiparts > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 12:34

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It would be my S10 and I would have Aaron Kaufman build it. Just make it clean, simple, LS powered, and on air. I have no desire to own a priceless showpiece. I just want something fun, fast and reliable.

Honestly I am stoked that Aaron finally separated himself from Gas Monkey. Richard was definitely holding him back. He may make for a great business man but he never really gave a crap about the cars. Aaron on the other hand has a genuine passion for cars and you can see it in his attention to detail and out of the box ideas. But the main reason I would choose Aaron is because the things he does feel a lot like the things I would probably do if I were in his shoes.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 03/14/2018 at 12:37

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I’d watch that. What’s Edd’s new show? Still waiting...?

Kiltedpadre > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 12:47

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Don’t know enough car show hosts to determine that, but I want a car similar to Cadzilla owned by Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top.

Nice lead sled look, and I want a twin turbo 540cu in big block under that long hood.

Party-vi > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 12:54

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“Dan here’s your pile of money and this old C2 Corvette. Call me when you’re done.”

Matt Nichelson > Party-vi 03/14/2018 at 13:10

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Alright, I will give you that one.

Matt Nichelson > Lokiparts 03/14/2018 at 13:13

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I completely agree. Aaron kept that show relevant for as long as he could. I like his ideas and work ethic and seems real down to earth.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 13:20

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Hmm do I want a car that works or just something really friggin cool and fun?

If I wanted something that actually works, I would definitely have Mighty Car Mods make me a track car out of something silly like a Daihatsu! I would probably want it to be a total sleeper though and look as stock as possible and be as mad as possible.

If I wanted something really friggin cool and fun, I would want Roadkill to make me their stripped down Corvette cart but start with a Hellcat instead.

Hellcat drivetrain in other things would also be really awesome.

Hopefully youtube shows count lol.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > BigBlock440 03/14/2018 at 13:24

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I want a mix of Monster Garage and Pimp my Ride. The ultimate troll-mobile. Something like a Rolls Royce because unlimited money.

Matt Nichelson > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 03/14/2018 at 13:35

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Somebody else did one from the interwebs so I will allow it. I like the Daihatsu idea!

Dark chocolate > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 13:37

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2 builds

1) A Prius converted into a RWD powered by a LSA.

Extra effort will be implemented just to make sure it looks stock.

2) Shove Tesla Model S P100D’s batteries into my Grand Marquis. If possible, while keeping the engine in the front.

BigBlock440 > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 03/14/2018 at 13:37

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A RR fire truck would be neat.

cmill189 - sans Volvo > Dasupersprint - base trim is enough 03/14/2018 at 13:45

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To be completed in approximately 1,000 years.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 03/14/2018 at 14:10

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I think he might be too busy being awesome to make videos?

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > PartyPooper2012 03/14/2018 at 15:18

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I would drive that.

Die-Trying > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 16:41

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does chip foose still have a show? do reruns count?........

Matt Nichelson > Die-Trying 03/14/2018 at 16:52

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Overhaulin’ stopped in 2015 I think. Has to be a currently produced show.

Die-Trying > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 16:58

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how about that guy that recreates dodges out of piles of rust flakes, and vin tags? is he still doing shows?......

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > BigBlock440 03/14/2018 at 17:15

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Have James May build it!

Matt Nichelson > Die-Trying 03/14/2018 at 17:21

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You must be talking about Mark Worman from Graveyard Carz. It is indeed still on as of the last year.

Die-Trying > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 17:46

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excellent, then starting with something similar to this...... about a 1925-ish model t car on frame.......

and stuff this running gear under it

dodge 4x4, with a should be divorced transfer case, truck 4 speed, 440, or 400 big block, and dana 60s. all that running gear tacked to a stock t frame. should be fun to hear Worman gripe and complain endlessly.......

cause from what i understand a t can already flex pretty good......

then again, is J.J. still building junk?........

Matt Nichelson > Die-Trying 03/14/2018 at 18:59

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I have to admit, that is definitely an interesting build choice. Kudos to you for coming up with an idea I wouldn’t have ever thought of!

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Matt Nichelson 03/14/2018 at 20:26

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Chasing classic cars

making a 914/8

you may ask, I’ve heard of 914-6, what is a 914/8?”

Its a one-off 914 with a porsche 908 drivetrain thrown in making @300 horsepower.

Matt Nichelson > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 03/14/2018 at 22:22

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Awesome! I can get into that. I like the old mechanic on CCC. He’s probably forgot more than most all of us know combined.

Doctor of internal combustion > Long-Voyager 03/15/2018 at 12:28

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that is awesome. I must build one.

Doctor of internal combustion > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/15/2018 at 12:30

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you have to bring Edd back. I don’t like Ant. WTF kind of name is Ant, anyway?

Long-Voyager > Doctor of internal combustion 03/15/2018 at 12:31

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I actually talked with the owner of this van. It was built on a 76 Jeep chassis. He said he had about $25k tied into the build. I can’t justify spending near that much on something I’m going to beat the hell out of on trails.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Doctor of internal combustion 03/15/2018 at 12:32

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...short for Anthony

Doctor of internal combustion > PartyPooper2012 03/15/2018 at 12:37

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don’t forget the rx7

Doctor of internal combustion > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/15/2018 at 12:45

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Tony is short for Anthony. you’re not allowed to come up with new nick names. there are rules, people!

Doctor of internal combustion > Long-Voyager 03/15/2018 at 12:48

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$25k seems like a lot, especially using such an old chassis. If it was built on a modern JKU chassis, I could see that. I’d figure $10k at the most.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Doctor of internal combustion 03/15/2018 at 12:53

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My apologies, didn’t realize you were on the Bureau of Naming Conventions.

PartyPooper2012 > Doctor of internal combustion 03/15/2018 at 13:06

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Robert -> Rob -> Robbie - > Bob -> Bobby. Same name. Different nicknames.

Long-Voyager > Doctor of internal combustion 03/15/2018 at 16:13

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That’s the problem with the old chassis, he did it right and rebuilt everything before he put it together, which is where a lot of expense went.

The SWB Dakota 4X4 is the identical wheelbase, I figure I could swap a van body on to one of those for under $5k if I found one that had good running gear.