The question I have is just how real is this show. I know a lot of other reality shows will hire actors and just buy a car and fix it up. Has anyone personally shook hands with any of the car owners who has their stuff fooseified?
My friend inherited a truck from his father-in-law. His wife contacted the show and Chip did his stuff to it and did a great job.
My niece was a parts runner for the production crew in the early years of the show and told me there wasn't any actors or staging. Since the show returned, they don't do the "fool the owner" anymore because of the popularity of the show made it difficult. She is still friends with many of the crew.
My other niece met her fiancee through the first niece. He was one of the guys who worked on the cars during the week. He also said that the first version of the show was legit.
