Motor City Motors First Episode

Well, the first episode of Motor City Motors ‘The Gasser’ is starting as I write this…you won’t get anything more current, lol.

Premise for Episode #1 – Turn a 1926 Ford Model T into a hot rod in 5 days and beat a stock Model T in a drag race. Beating the stock one shouldn’t be hard, but can they get it done in time?

To make it look like a hot rod, they’re gonna chop the top. They’ve also brought in several local guys to help with the build.

Hired gun Benny is talking about being out of work, his family, his car, and car makers leaving Detroit.

250,000 Model T’s are still on the road today, not bad.

Jamie disagrees about chopping the top, but come on, it’s a hot rod man! While everyone else is working, Jamie’s doing some sort of graffiti on a wall in the warehouse. The top is coming off and Jamie’s dad calls him to tell him to come help. Jamie’s on his way.

After day one they’re behind a bit, but the top is chopped and it looks like Jamie is on board.

Day Two: They’re talking about the shop possibly having to shut down, how they lost their houses, and the future of the shop. The economy and especially the local economy is hurting business big time.

Jamie is the artist of the group, Dave is the businessman, making sure things get done on time.

The guys are working on the top to make it look good. Mike is helping out. He’s a drag racer at heart, with a couple of nice cars himself. He does a nice burnout in his 1938 Chevy Roadster Custom.

The 521 CU, 700 HP Ford motor shows up. Henry would’ve been proud. The original Model T came stock with 20.2 HP. Bruce is waiting to install this beast.

Body work is taking too long, and the frame is still being worked on too. Pep talk from Dave to get people focused on getting the job done and coming together as a group. He’s worried about getting the job done on time.

Day Three: Dave is looking at a former bike shop in the Detroit area, talking about how business has been going downhill in the city.

Lots of work is left, and Dave has a meeting put together to get things in order. They’re gonna cut the frame to drop the body, leaving the motor in place. Someone else has another idea on how to drop the body and they’re debating it. Jamie is off doing graffiti again, instead of working. Dave wants to talk to him, but can’t wait for him so he talks to his dad for advice.

Dad is smart, he says to use the simplest solution. That’s what they decide to do.

The guys are back to work and sparks are flying. The engine is being installed and parts are being put together. Jamie is at the bar having a drink while Dave is working. Jamie says “I know we’re gonna get it done” while he’s at the bar. So far we haven’t seen him do any work at all. If Jamie was my brother and business partner I would knock him on his ass right now.

Commercial break. It was smart to make the first episode a Model T build. That’s the car responsible for the success of Detroit auto manufacturing to begin with, so it’s fitting. The Model T, also called the Tin Lizzie, cost as little as $290 during the peak of production in the 20’s. Starting in 1915 you could only get the Model T in black, as that was the fastest drying color.

Day Four: The guys create a list on a whiteboard to break down all the tasks that need to get done. The list is huge. Jamie is finally working. Header pipes are at the shop now, they’re big and wild, but they’re putting silencers on them to make them quieter – retarded.

Drive line is being connected (a good sign). The whiteboard is helping. Firewalls, floors and drivers seat are being installed. The day is coming to a close.

Commercial break. Okay, the show is somewhat like Monster Garage, but personalities are starting to become apparent, and I’m sure they’ll be focusing more and more on Dave’s work ethic, Jamie’s lack of it, and conflicts to come. Good thing it’s a commercial break because my cat won’t shut the F up, so I have time to go slit his throat.

Day Five (Final Day): 15 hours left. Mike and Benny aren’t here yet. Dave goes back to the whiteboard for the final days tasks. Even with 2 guys missing Dave is keeping a cool head. Now Jamie is building some other things, stuff not on the list. Dave isn’t happy about it.

Funny to hear Jamie talking about being behind on the job, as if none of it is his fault.

Mike & Benny finally show up to work. A huge blower adding 300 HP is mounted…1000 HP total! Hear me grunting?

They try to fire up the motor with 3 1/2 hours left. Waawaawaawaawaawaa…poof! No go, and back to commercial.

Day Five Part Two: 2 hours 24 minutes left, no running motor yet. Bruce is working on fixing the problem. 1 hour 45 minutes left. Vroooooom! Bruce gets the job done and that beast is alive.

40 minutes left and just frivolous things need to get finished up, installing windows etc. Jamie breaks a brand new window because he likes how it looks, lol. Actually, it’s the best thing he’s done on this build.

Race Time: 1000 HP versus 20.2 HP, do I need to tell you who won?

Each of the guys on the build win $5000 worth of tools.

Oh wait…not done yet. The guys are gonna race a Ford GT, the new version of the GT40.

Who won?

The GT smoked the 1000 HP Model T, but it doesn’t matter because the guys finished the build on time and beat the stock Model T.

I’m out.

P.S. No, I didn’t kill the cat, no need to report to PETA.