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I often wonder who is doing this now, I read about what Isky, Garlits, Barris, Parks, Peterson and all the others were doing back in their day but who are we going to be looking back on from our era, who is doing new and interesting stuff now ?
Lots of people will probably say Kaufmann (from Fast and loud) or any of the other TV stars but are they really in the same league ? Have we had the innovators and are now on the era of refining ?
Lots of people will probably say Kaufmann (from Fast and loud) or any of the other TV stars but are they really in the same league ? Have we had the innovators and are now on the era of refining ?
Edited by Getragdogleg on Tuesday 1st July 08:42
Getragdogleg]I often wonder who is doing [i[] this [/i said:
now, I read about what Isky, Garlits, Barris, Parks, Peterson and all the others were doing back in their day but who are we going to be looking back on from our era, who is doing new and interesting stuff now ?
Lots of people will probably say Kaufmann (from Fast and loud) or any of the other TV stars but are they really in the same league ? Have we had the innovators and are now on the era of refining ?
Chip Foose is about the only one I can think of in recent times. Certainley none of the 'TV Stars' would rank up there.Lots of people will probably say Kaufmann (from Fast and loud) or any of the other TV stars but are they really in the same league ? Have we had the innovators and are now on the era of refining ?
I think the scene as such has become too diverse for any one person to stand out compared to the early days.
The demarcation between nostaglia, 'rat rods', street rods and such means there are innovators in each camp, but as each camp often has a strong dislike of the others, any great innovator in one can be completely overlooked by the followers of others.
aeropilot said:
Getragdogleg said:
I read about what Isky, Garlits, Barris, Parks, Peterson and all the others were doing back in their day but who are we going to be looking back on from our era, who is doing new and interesting stuff now ?
Lots of people will probably say Kaufmann (from Fast and loud) or any of the other TV stars but are they really in the same league ? Have we had the innovators and are now on the era of refining ?
Chip Foose is about the only one I can think of in recent times. Certainley none of the 'TV Stars' would rank up there.Lots of people will probably say Kaufmann (from Fast and loud) or any of the other TV stars but are they really in the same league ? Have we had the innovators and are now on the era of refining ?
I think the scene as such has become too diverse for any one person to stand out compared to the early days.
The demarcation between nostaglia, 'rat rods', street rods and such means there are innovators in each camp, but as each camp often has a strong dislike of the others, any great innovator in one can be completely overlooked by the followers of others.
I've been watching a bit of West Coast Customs on TV lately and Ryan Friedlinghaus, whilst not exactly my cup of tea, does seem to have some innovative builds going on there.
I suppose that we always have Leepu and Bernie to fall back on with Chop Shop...
Incidentally, can anyone remember which year Clive Skilton did the first sub 6 second (5.97 I think) run at the Pod? 197ish? I was there, but been through a lot since then.
I suppose that we always have Leepu and Bernie to fall back on with Chop Shop...
Incidentally, can anyone remember which year Clive Skilton did the first sub 6 second (5.97 I think) run at the Pod? 197ish? I was there, but been through a lot since then.
Getragdogleg said:
Foose is a good example, he consistently comes up with new ideas and designs and is already an industry "go to guy".
Foose designs are really rather good in general. The only thing I don't really like which you saw a lot on Overhauling for example, is massive wheels, I prefer a bit more sidewall, but to each his own.Getragdogleg said:
I often wonder who is doing this now, I read about what Isky, Garlits, Barris, Parks, Peterson and all the others were doing back in their day but who are we going to be looking back on from our era, who is doing new and interesting stuff now ?
Lots of people will probably say Kaufmann (from Fast and loud) or any of the other TV stars but are they really in the same league ? Have we had the innovators and are now on the era of refining ?
If you do an image search on 'Riddler award' you will see the cars and builders that Foose is up against in the perfecto style. Lots of people will probably say Kaufmann (from Fast and loud) or any of the other TV stars but are they really in the same league ? Have we had the innovators and are now on the era of refining ?
Edited by Getragdogleg on Tuesday 1st July 08:42
Some of these things are so achingly exquisite that you can understand how Rat Rods came about, just as an antidote to all that perfection.
I can appreciate both types of car.
PanzerCommander said:
Getragdogleg said:
Foose is a good example, he consistently comes up with new ideas and designs and is already an industry "go to guy".
Foose designs are really rather good in general. The only thing I don't really like which you saw a lot on Overhauling for example, is massive wheels, I prefer a bit more sidewall, but to each his own.Getragdogleg said:
I often wonder who is doing this now, I read about what Isky, Garlits, Barris, Parks, Peterson and all the others were doing back in their day but who are we going to be looking back on from our era, who is doing new and interesting stuff now ?
Lots of people will probably say Kaufmann (from Fast and loud) or any of the other TV stars but are they really in the same league ? Have we had the innovators and are now on the era of refining ?
The TV crowd have a long way to go imho.Lots of people will probably say Kaufmann (from Fast and loud) or any of the other TV stars but are they really in the same league ? Have we had the innovators and are now on the era of refining ?
Edited by Getragdogleg on Tuesday 1st July 08:42
Troy Trepanier - One of the most versatile builders out there. All the way from the Ritzow '32 to the Poteet '69 Cuda Bonnieville car. All of it top notch.
Alan Johnson - The B400 he did a couple of years ago is sublime.
Jesse Greening - Lots of subtle details to his builds, he's still quite young I think - lots more to come
All quite aside from the guys that just get it right all the time - Brizio, Alloway, D’Agostino etc.
There are so many shops turning out decent stuff, we could be here all day pulling names out of a hat.
Turn7 said:
Crafty_ said:
1964, Blackbushe??
Nope, SPR.My first ever visit,and a certain Mr Garlits was there.....
Getragdogleg said:
I often wonder who is doing this now, I read about what Isky, Garlits, Barris, Parks, Peterson and all the others were doing back in their day but who are we going to be looking back on from our era, who is doing new and interesting stuff now ?
I think there are lots individuals making interesting stuff. Or they have ideas and take it to someone who will build their vision of what they want. Like thishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_-eAP_CTHM&li...
I noticed a comment that a special meeting was called today at the London Min of Transport regarding the new EU MOT reg's between the various parties (including the FBHVC)involved in finalizing the draft details relevant to the UK, referring to this information :- http/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article/2999311.
That is dated today (Wed/2/14)but in fact originates from (Sept12/2012)so I have no idea whether there are new developements or DM is just attempting to stir up some public support for leaving the EU (sooner the better!)
That is dated today (Wed/2/14)but in fact originates from (Sept12/2012)so I have no idea whether there are new developements or DM is just attempting to stir up some public support for leaving the EU (sooner the better!)
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