Tim Allen Told Us An Awesome BTS Detail About Shifting Gears That I’m Definitely Going To Look Out For All Season

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Television personalities Tim Allen and Kat Dennings, who share birthdays, are collaborating for the latest ABC comedy on the 2025 TV lineup, titled Shifting Gears. Joining them in this production are experienced small-screen actors Seann William Scott and Daryl “Chill” Mitchell. However, it might not be the human cast that primarily attracts viewers who are eager to see Tim Allen once again working on car restoration in primetime. [Makes a sound akin to a car engine starting up.]

In the television series titled “Shifting Gears“, Allen’s Matt Parker is the proprietor of a car restoration business. A promotional poster for the show can be spotted in the backdrop. The first episode offers a glimpse of the vehicles being refurbished, along with Riley’s impressive vehicle (despite its dirtiness) that Dennings drives up. When I spoke to Tim Allen about his comeback on ABC, I inquired if any of the cars shown on the show are his personal possessions, and his response was quite intriguing. To quote him directly:

It may seem a bit self-serving, but since we were planning on renting cars for the production anyway, the line producer approached me about using some from my shop. I happily agreed, suggesting they could save themselves the trouble by renting them from me since they’d need cars regardless. The catch is, we can’t have a show featuring only restored cars, so we’re learning this unusual technique called reverse-restoration. We’ll take some of my top-notch restorations and make them appear old, then gradually remove the aged aspects to reveal the new.

That’s quite an interesting setup! It seems that Tim Allen has the opportunity to display his extensive collection of restored vintage vehicles, while also generating some additional income by leasing them out. This appears to be a double advantage for him, though it might appear stressful as these projects could potentially face dismantling, dirtiness, and other inconveniences in the name of TV enchantment.

To illustrate, although Riley’s car appeared worn out as she pulled up with her children, it was immaculate prior to its appearance on screen. According to Allen, this was the case.

We made modifications to my 1971 GTO 455, an extremely rare model that’s in pristine condition. It was quite strange because it appeared rundown when she first drove it in, leading me to wonder if the grime could be removed. I adore that GTO and have spent a considerable amount of time restoring it, hoping that its restoration would also symbolize the rebuilding of our relationship.

How might Tim Allen’s character strengthen his relationship with his daughter? An intriguing approach would be by restoring an old car together, symbolizing their journey toward rebuilding trust and bonding over shared experiences.

It’s not hard to understand why he seemed genuinely concerned upon seeing the damaged state of his GTO. I’d wager that the time spent ruining it was significantly less than the time invested in making it look flawless initially.

In a conversation, Tim Allen mentioned an unusual type of timeless attraction that will feature in the program. However, all his efforts seemed futile when it was revealed that this ride would be showcased on “Shifting Gears”.

Afterward, we worked on another 1967 Volvo 122S, a car I’ve long envisioned as a project due to its unique, somewhat quirky nature. The truth is, there isn’t much room for enhancing the performance of Swedish cars; it’s just the way they are. This one sports a compact four-cylinder engine. Despite finding it aesthetically unappealing in the past, I discovered an intriguing appeal to it. So, I lowered it slightly, added mini lights, and found myself quite pleased with the result – only to have to strip it down again, make it appear rusty, and so on. And as I’m still working on it, I can’t help but wonder, ‘Will all this modification come off so easily?’

Regardless of being told multiple times that things will work out, Allen always double checks before anyone can potentially harm his cherished vehicles, ensuring no lasting damage occurs. It makes me ponder if it’s somewhat daunting for those handling the simulated car damages.

After wrapping up discussions about his vehicles, Tim Allen shifted focus to a project he’s been actively working on outside of his screen roles – transforming a 1934 Ford Victoria. Here’s what he said about it:

So, there’s an electric vehicle I affectionately named The Vic, which is currently undergoing a transformation halfway through its actual build. This beauty will make an appearance in the background. It’s going to be quite a spectacle once completed. Ever wondered what an electric hot rod looks like? Well, I took the liberty of creating one. Some might say I’m stirring up controversy, but I couldn’t resist the opportunity.

If the upcoming series manages to run for a third season, it’s likely that Matt will work on automobile restorations inspired by popular culture, possibly including the ’60s Batmobile or Thomas Magnum’s convertible.

Despite not receiving overwhelming acclaim from critics for “Shifting Gears,” it’s just another day in the life for Allen, a celebrity whose works on TV and movies consistently triumph over critical opinions. It’s important to remember that he’s one of the rare few who held the top spots in cinema, television, and literature all at once – with “The Santa Clause” leading the big screen, “Home Improvement” dominating the small screen, and “Don’t Stand Too Close to a Naked Man” being the week’s best-selling book.

We haven’t yet seen if the sitcom will be successful in ABC’s Wednesday evening lineup, but the key to keeping it running is by tuning in weekly, whether that’s catching it live or through a Hulu subscription.

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2025-01-09 22:37