Re: Delorean Hovercraft on MG (destruction)

["dandan67" <dandan67@xxxx>]

> As Dan knows, the Delorean Hovercraft was still intact two months
> after the build and less than two weeks before the episode aired.

I just want to make this clear: as I circled around the team's effort 
there in the back of the Garage, I was overwhelmed. You really have 
to be ON Monster Garage to appreciate all of the stress, 
inconvenience, strange teammate interactions and FRUSTRATION that 
occurs on set. There is no time to find that .25" spade lug, flared 
fitting, 0.875" dia. drill rod, or whatever - you have to "make do" 
with the tools (and people) at hand. Oh, and there is a budget and a 
five day limit.

Monster Garage is the ultimate experiment in mechanical improvisation.

So, that being said: I want everyone to understand that the builders 
on the ep are STARS independent of their final achievement. Success 
on this show is often measured in hours; and sometimes, in the 
clarity of thought that a good night sleep can provide.

I was the engineer on Monster Garage episode #10, the hot air balloon 
(where we spent about $26,000!) And I am proud to stand with my pals 
in this episode, based simply upon their effort.

Rock on!

Dan Danknick
dan@xxxx