Change Your Image
kfitts-09397
Reviews
Car Masters: Rust to Riches (2018)
Sloppy workmanship
I enjoy the show but on every car I see them do, there are workmanship issues. The canopies don't fit tightly on the 2 cars they built that have them. Almost every car I see them turn out, their engine compartments aren't finished and actually dirty, I've seen blemishes on finished paint or just poor paint in general, the Delahay is really sloppy; poor paint, front fender overlapping the rear, the rubber mat covering the running board fits poorly and had a big wrinkle in it, lots of body fitment issues...etc, etc. I could go on and on.
Also, the relationship between the boss and Shawn feels uncomfortable. I guess we're supposed to think he's joking around with Shawn but he's always serious when he says derogatory things to him and there is NEVER any relief from it. You would never know he's joking. It truly seems like he doesn't like Shawn. It's uncomfortable and personally I don't like it. So as much as I like unique build shows, this one has things I can't overlook.
I do like that the attractive woman they chose to cast (Constance) actually has a legitimate background and skill set. Congratulations for that.
Full Custom Garage (2014)
BRING THIS SHOW BACK!
Best show you've ever put on the air. It's Ian building great cars and showing us what he's doing and how. Please bring it back,..or at least bring any episode you've got that hasn't been aired on the Motor trend app and post it. Literally the best build show ever made.
Dirt Every Day (2013)
On point
I've only watched the first and second episodes which totals about 10 minutes (not sure I understand the length of the show but I'm hoping it will eventually make sense to me). However, I wanted to comment on the host, Fred Williams. This guy is exactly what I look for in a TV host. Well, he obviously knows his topic which is not always the case. Some hosts don't know the first thing about the the technical or cultural aspects of the topic of the show they're hiding so A+ for that. Secondly, and really why I wanted to write this review: He's so relaxed and chill. It's more like he's just talking to you, and at times you feel like you're his buddy. THIS is everything I've ever wanted in a ghost... hmmm, or "host". There is no false personality or hype. He's real. So Fred, thank you for that, which is just you being you, and thank you Motortrend for getting it right. Please, use more ghosts, or hosts (damn this auto "incorrect") in your shows like Fred. He's great. Oh, and as long as I've got you on the line: please create more restoration and custom build shows and in those shows highlight more of the actual craftsmanship of the builders like you just did with your latest installment (season 5, episode 9) of Iron Resurrection with their new guy "Chad". There is just not enough of that shown in any show. On most build shows you guys focus too much on the interaction between the people and not enough time showing us how they do this amazing work.
Inn the Works (2021)
Wide appeal
I like the show quite a lot. Lindsey Kurowski is fantastic. Quick witted, funny and inspiring. Having her family as a part of it is a great element but I think they could capitalize on those dynamics even more.
I'm in to woodworking and have done carpentry in my youth so I'm really interested in the actual carpentry aspect. I always want to know "how" they're doing something. I wish they would have shown more on how they eliminated the "bottom chord" of the trusses and explained where the support is now coming from. To me it's an important element in really capturing a broad audience. I don't think it can survive long term primarily on the "feel good" element that, to be honest, they are doing quite well. So, more details on aspects of construction like eliminating trusses and even more emphasis on the family dynamics. It's a little fluffy at the moment. I love the show though, and look forward to more.