I bet this was a lot more successful than previous events, such as the "Find us a toe with nailpolish, win a prize" game and "nude zip-line art competition."
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effigy of Richard Nixon for reasons too complex to explain here.
Because of his penchant for bowling, or as a nod to Point Break? Or both?
The Achievers (those in attendance, it's another long story)
Jeff sees a framed picture of a whole bunch of charity kids with Mr. Lebowski, and Brandt (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) explains "those are Mr. Lebowski's children" to which Dude replies "Oh, all from different mothers, then?" It's one of the more easily overlooked genius comic exchanges in the film. The Little Lebowski Urban Achievers.
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@flyingstitch: Agreed. Starting around this year (73 or so) Chevy just didn't seem to know what to do with the Nova--they tarted it up quite a bit, which really didn't suit it, and then by 75 turned it into a generic looking sedan. But don't tell Beercheck I said that. 75 was still recognizable as a Nova but it was fading fast.
Great shots. What is that gold drop top, a 71 Torino or thereabouts? Very rare. The stealth Buick Deuce-and-a-quarter is well done indeed as is, of course, the Nova.
@Theimbellis: If you've got an eye for composition, framing, color and catching the narrative of a scene, then I agree, using an iPhone is no impediment, and the technical limitations of the format you're using (ex: Lomography) can be part of the work's charm.
So if you have these things, start shooting cars and I'm sure Murilee will be happy to run your pics.
Wow! The Tradesman, which is correctly identified as a '68, is still shiny!
It has the classic ultra-flimsy bumper peaks at the mounting points from smacking into hard stuff...like wind. The front leaf springs have likely been re-arched, as it doesn't nose down.
Bitchin'. Rad. Cool.
The wheel covers on this are not OEM...at least I don't think they are. If they were, IIRC, you got a choice between dog dish, which I've never seen, or full-on chrome monsters, which mine had.
The backup lights may have still been an option in '68, too, but with the changes in lighting, maybe not. Headlight doors from dump truck of the same era rarely get damaged, so the owner should go salvage hunting.
Dual exhaust means 318 V-8. I hope it has a three-speed manual w/the 4.11 rear. Mmmmm...0-45 MPH, or so, surprisingly quick. Then aerodynamics and a tall third gear come in and quash the fun.
Yeah...I had one. First car, had been in the family from new, ordered from the factory, and was one year older than I. A one-ton, LWB, 318 V8, manual (no first gear synchro, which resulted in my 'clearing' first gear, to this day...just can't help it), 4.11 positrac rear, both rear seats, seat belts for all passengers, and a chrome AM radio which had knobs heavy enough to hurt someone if you threw it at 'em. Mine was a Sportsman, but not the top-of-the-line, think Limited version, one with a chrome strip running around the body and two-tone paint. I think those had both a horn ring, damnit, so cool, and a chrome ring around the gauge cluster. I've seen only one, so...
When I was 12-13, I drew it up Mad Max-style in a pencil drawing. Even had notes as to how thick the plating should be. Wish I still had that sketch after seeing the Deathwagon, earlier. The 'roo bar on mine was designed with integral spikes...for zombies and errant death-cycles, not chain.
I actually saw a 108" wheelbase passenger van (windows all 'round) last week here in Arlington, TX. It was shiny, too, and the owner, like us, was seeking shelter from approaching hail and high winds in the local shopping mall parking garage.
I try to keep my nice beaters out of storms which may leave dents deep enough to result in puddles on horizontal surfaces.
Enough reminiscing. Gotta find a job before Gator-O-Rama, or I might have to go. My wife has already decided we're going, and she already wants to plan out a race site-wide pot-luck.
Not much love for the 'Cuda. It went on to such great things, but the first year was rough. It was just a humble Valiant on some but not enough steroids.
I have a jones for the Dodge Tradesman. I don't know about the colors on these DOTS vehicles today though. That van has to have the worst color combination I have ever seen on a car. And that says a lot:
Nice juxtaposition of the Torino and the Daihatsu. IF I had to bomb around SF, and find a place to park, I'd be all over that Move like Wert on the Burberry half-off bin. On the other hand, for a Vegas weekend trip, the Torino's got it goin' on.
My parents had a '75 Torino (picked from the back of the lot after the '76 models were out). Yup, non-Gran. It took me awhile to figure out that everyone else had Gran Torinos. Yes, we also had B&W TV after everyone else had been watching color for years...
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If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face was unstarred
@FromaBuick6: Our '95 Contour had crank windows, sticky manual locks, and a stickshift (but no tach). The '90 or '91 Bronco II before it was purchased for its manual locking hubs.
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Because of his penchant for bowling, or as a nod to Point Break? Or both?
The Achievers (those in attendance, it's another long story)
Jeff sees a framed picture of a whole bunch of charity kids with Mr. Lebowski, and Brandt (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) explains "those are Mr. Lebowski's children" to which Dude replies "Oh, all from different mothers, then?" It's one of the more easily overlooked genius comic exchanges in the film. The Little Lebowski Urban Achievers.
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AFAIC, Murilee does just as well, with more interesting sujects.
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Late malaise Nova: Worst. Landau. Ever.
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It looks like I can do that easily with my iPhone.
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So if you have these things, start shooting cars and I'm sure Murilee will be happy to run your pics.
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It has the classic ultra-flimsy bumper peaks at the mounting points from smacking into hard stuff...like wind. The front leaf springs have likely been re-arched, as it doesn't nose down.
Bitchin'. Rad. Cool.
The wheel covers on this are not OEM...at least I don't think they are. If they were, IIRC, you got a choice between dog dish, which I've never seen, or full-on chrome monsters, which mine had.
The backup lights may have still been an option in '68, too, but with the changes in lighting, maybe not. Headlight doors from dump truck of the same era rarely get damaged, so the owner should go salvage hunting.
Dual exhaust means 318 V-8. I hope it has a three-speed manual w/the 4.11 rear. Mmmmm...0-45 MPH, or so, surprisingly quick. Then aerodynamics and a tall third gear come in and quash the fun.
Yeah...I had one. First car, had been in the family from new, ordered from the factory, and was one year older than I. A one-ton, LWB, 318 V8, manual (no first gear synchro, which resulted in my 'clearing' first gear, to this day...just can't help it), 4.11 positrac rear, both rear seats, seat belts for all passengers, and a chrome AM radio which had knobs heavy enough to hurt someone if you threw it at 'em. Mine was a Sportsman, but not the top-of-the-line, think Limited version, one with a chrome strip running around the body and two-tone paint. I think those had both a horn ring, damnit, so cool, and a chrome ring around the gauge cluster. I've seen only one, so...
When I was 12-13, I drew it up Mad Max-style in a pencil drawing. Even had notes as to how thick the plating should be. Wish I still had that sketch after seeing the Deathwagon, earlier. The 'roo bar on mine was designed with integral spikes...for zombies and errant death-cycles, not chain.
I actually saw a 108" wheelbase passenger van (windows all 'round) last week here in Arlington, TX. It was shiny, too, and the owner, like us, was seeking shelter from approaching hail and high winds in the local shopping mall parking garage.
I try to keep my nice beaters out of storms which may leave dents deep enough to result in puddles on horizontal surfaces.
Enough reminiscing. Gotta find a job before Gator-O-Rama, or I might have to go. My wife has already decided we're going, and she already wants to plan out a race site-wide pot-luck.
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and you can see the hep kids who loved them:
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And I prefer my Sapporo in beer form.
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Like, say, a snail?

Nissan S-Cargo
Oh god. Nope, screw that. I don't want a Move, or a snail. I want this:

'71 Skyline. Sign me up.
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