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Vehicular Makeover Series Premieres in 1stQ 04

SILVER SPRING, Md., July 9 -- OVERHAULIN' revs the makeover-
genre engine with an automotive twist. In this new series on TLC, auto
designing legend Chip Foose leads a team of crack mechanics in transforming an
unsuspecting owner's bland or junky auto into a unique custom car. To
surprise the owner and get the job done in a week, OVERHAULIN' must resort to
some pretty tricky tactics to lure him or her to turn in the keys. Family
insiders join the scheme. A seven-part series, OVERHAULIN' is scheduled for
its world premiere on TLC in 1st Quarter 2004.
(Logo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030530/TLCLOGO )
In each episode, Chip Foose and his team watch the videotape of the car's
owner as he or she talks about the car and his or her dreams for it.
OVERHAULIN' finds a way to separate the owner from the car for up to a week --
whether via fake impound, a vacation away, buying the car, using the car for a
'photo shoot,' and more.
The car becomes the star when the OVERHAULIN' begins, as a knowledgeable
parts expert notes what's needed and viewers get to watch what the various
crews are doing: engine, body and metal, interior and more. With family
insiders' help, the host learns ways to personalize each car -- for example,
with a two-way radio, fire-engine-like design elements, etc. -- anything to
fulfill the driver's fantasies.
After the car gets its makeover, it is revealed and returned to its owner
in a fun and surprising way, whether at a car show, parked under a tarp in the
garage, on the street where they're taking that sudden vacation, etc. All
they have left is to get behind the wheel and zoom off into the sunset!
OVERHAULIN' is produced by Twilight Works for TLC; Bud Brutsman is
executive producer. For TLC, Sandra Gregory is executive producer.
TLC is the only television network that uses real-life storytelling to
connect over 91 million viewers in North America to the breadth of the human
experience. Discovery Networks, U.S., a unit of Discovery Communications,
Inc., operates and manages the Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, the
Travel Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Discovery HD Theater, Discovery Kids
Channel, Discovery Times Channel, The Science Channel, Discovery Home &
Leisure Channel, Discovery Wings Channel, Discovery en Espanol and The Health
Network. The unit also distributes BBC America. Visit TLC on the web by
going to http://www.discovery.com and clicking on TLC.



SOURCE TLC
Web Site: http://www.discovery.com

[damagato]

wanna see a grown man cry ?..........please have Overhaulin' come and steal this 58 ford ranchero custom before my hubby puts that horrible blue paint on it........i've got the chrome off for you so it won't be too hard to paint it right......i have never seen one of these cars before and he is so "motherly" with it ........i'd love to see the look on his face when tlc overhauled it right out from under his nose........p.s.( red and white baby ...red and white)!!!!!!!

[thenry]

My girlfriend has a 30 chrysler sitting in her garage and I keep telling her as soon as I finish my 36 ford 3 window i will get around to hot rodding her coupe. I would like you guys to act as a buyer to trick her into thinking i got rid of it as junk. Her chin would hit the floor if she were to get her car finished before mine. She just got a boob job and I keep telling her how great she will look driving around in my 3 window coupe when its done..Only it could be her 3 window Chrysler done and not mine...Bummer, but she deserves it big time. Tom

[WestsideWildcat]

Well to start off my dad bought a car when he turned 16 and it was this exact 1971 Cougar. He sold it to start his own Air Conditioning Business about 25 years ago. He bought it back from the guy he sold it to about 19 years ago. Ever since then he has wanted to take it to his high school reunion. But he has been working 12-14 hour days with his business as it still grows. He has no time to work on his car that he has been wanting to drive for nearly 2 decades. Please help me get this car going for him. His high School reunion is coming up and I want him to finally be able to acheive his dream in driving his car to impress his old friends.
He always loved racing in his youth, he told me stories of beating those old 68 Camaros and t-birds. The Cougar was one mean machine, now it is just rotting away in our yard.
Some of the things he was able to do was get a free paint job for doing this guys Air Conditioning. The Paint is ugly and the guy didnt tape off anything. The engine did run when he parked it about 5 years ago so it might need a little love...PLEASE HELP!!
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[Afrofent]

That show is pretty cool. Kinda like a Pimp My Ride wannabe to me though.

[SniperX13]

the work they do is awesome, but the fake story lines of it getting stolen are just horrible.

[boingo82]

http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/ov...ton/geton.html

Automotiveforums is a forum dedicated to automotive interests. WE have no connection with TLC or the show Overhaulin' beyond posting a news article. To the newbies who want to be on the show, the application link is above. Good luck.

[jjman]

I think the girl that hosts the show is HOT

[mrominger]

My husband has 2 vehicles that have been his dream to restore for a couple of years. He has always wanted a '69 Camaro and last year we have been able to locate and buy one. He also has around a '70 Lemans. They both need a lot of work and have been unable to financially afford it. We have 6 kids between us and one is in college. My husband has started his own business so money is very tight. Please help. We are avid watchers of Overhaulin' so he will be a very hard sell.

[boingo82]

Originally Posted by mrominger

My husband has 2 vehicles that have been his dream to restore for a couple of years. He has always wanted a '69 Camaro and last year we have been able to locate and buy one. He also has around a '70 Lemans. They both need a lot of work and have been unable to financially afford it. We have 6 kids between us and one is in college. My husband has started his own business so money is very tight. Please help. We are avid watchers of Overhaulin' so he will be a very hard sell.

Did you not read the thread? We are TALKING about the show, WE ARE NOT AFFILIATED! Not at all! You will have to contact TLC if you want to be on the show! Jeez.

[lisanewcaney]

help i would like to find out how to get on show

[Jaguar D-Type]

Overhaulin' is a cool show, except for the episode where the overhauled a Honda Civic.

I really liked this 1964 Corvette that they overhauled. The owner said she would go from party to party with six or seven girls in it back in college. It used to be her dad's car.

1964 Chevrolet Corvette

[alexandergohn]

Nice car. How much does it is going to cost you?

Alex

Originally Posted by Jaguar D-Type

Overhaulin' is a cool show, except for the episode where the overhauled a Honda Civic.

I really liked this 1964 Corvette that they overhauled. The owner said she would go from party to party with six or seven girls in it back in college. It used to be her dad's car.

1964 Chevrolet Corvette

[manuel mojica]

hi i dont have much words i wamt my dads ride like new please help me

[mark24bigguy]

please help me trick my ride I can do it I cant send no money on it because i four kids to take care of pluse have a health promble that dont want to talk about i have 1968 roderunner And all my friends tell me they going to help but they wont I have to work every day 7 days to pay bills my wife dont think i well ever get the car done and so does a lot of people i try to save moeny ever time a bill come up or the kids need shoe or ect Iwould love to see done and it is my dream car i need help Ipray ever night to god for someone to help me so please be the one I watch ever show thinking wish that was me please help me I want drive it before i die and let everone see it can be done