Thread: Next trend in rod and custom paint.

Tweet

"It's kind of like most things, people want something different, and move to something else new. Then, after awhile, someone says, hey...remember when they used to do this stuff ? Yeah, we should do it... Kind of cool really, things seem to crcle, and come back in. Kind of like Jeans. In, out, back in. I do think a paint job, is like picking what you really like to wear, and make sure it fits right to look your best." (QUOTE)

I'm still saving my bell bottoms and paisley shirts, for when they come back into style! :-)~

I already gave up on a return of Naru Jackets! I guess I'll sew a collar on it. :-(

Dave wrote:

That's good!!!! Ya know I wouldn't kid you!!!!! Do you suppose that because of my age I could substitute a Tempurpedic bed in place of a waterbed for the van, though???? You know me, I would want to stay "trend correct"!!!!!

!

Actually, Dave, I would have thought you would have already put a Select Comfort in the van.

Originally Posted by rc57

hotrodpaint -I assume this is what you are talking about, this was from 2 weeks ago

Originally Posted by mopar34

Dave wrote:
!

Actually, Dave, I would have thought you would have already put a Select Comfort in the van.

I bet ya he gets a few "sleep numbers" in the back of that van ,if ya know what I mean........

Originally Posted by HOTRODPAINT

Max, I already saved your bike job to my "examples file", for inspiration. :-)

Hotrod, thats hound dogs bobber from over at Club Chopper...still waiting for him to finish it up and send some assembled pix!!

the red '57 isn't mine , it was at the annual world of wheels near me. Don't know who owner is.

Originally Posted by mopar34

Dave wrote:
!

Actually, Dave, I would have thought you would have already put a Select Comfort in the van.

Nope, think I want that new Tempurpedic, maybe I'll go van shopping if it ever warms up!!!! If paisley shirts, bell bottoms, and psychedelic paint is coming back, I wanna be right on top of the next van go-round!!!!!

Actually I have a sixties band theme I am starting on in two days

Cool - got a set list?

"Nope, think I want that new Tempurpedic, maybe I'll go van shopping if it ever warms up!!!! If paisley shirts, bell bottoms, and psychedelic paint is coming back, I wanna be right on top of the next van go-round!" (QUOTE)

Dave, when you build that van just remember, after the "psychedelic" fad burns out....the next one will be the "disco" fad, so keep your eyes open for a disco ball, to replace your blacklight! :-)

the next one will be the "disco" fad

Thank God for Southern Rock - it saved us from the disco era.

On a serious note, I have watched as the hot rod hobby, at least what I can see, has gone from traditional '60s.....to "restorod"...to "billet" cars....to "fad Tees" ....to "vintage" '40s....now '50s hot rods....and it is starting to change again. As this thread indicates, I think the sixties are the next stop.

If I had to state the biggest change beside style, I think it is the strong sense of rebellion amongst younger builders. My circles have always been people who admired a well-built car, but now it seems hot rods are becoming more of a "social statement", than a piece of craftsmanship.

Just to be clear, I am not talking about trailer queens or show cars, we took pride in the street driven car, and admired it for it's own sake. It had nothing to do with money or driveability.

After 50 years around the hobby, I am confounded and disappointed. The bad attitude seems to erase much of the good will we used to feel toward any custom car owner, and now it seems the hobby is becoming more fragmented.

Originally Posted by SBC

Thank God for Southern Rock - it saved us from the disco era.

I wish it had overrun disco! I worked and carpooled with a few guys who always turned the conversation to "perms", necklaces, and Haggar slacks. The worst part is when they would show us their new dance moves. I wish I had lived in Texas where it was legal to hunt them! :-) LOL!

I'm still trying to figure out how to paint my car like this:

http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/swirled.htm

Here's a how-to:

http://www.markmcguigan.com/2007/08/09/swirl/

Gonna get a BIG tub.

Sean.

If you were a resident of New Orleans, it would be an easier task. :-)

Seriously, I don't see any solution beyond sealing the parts with epoxy to prevent rusting, then dipping small portions of the car, like doors or fenders. You could probably use a plastic swimming pool. This would leave areas that could be masked into panels and you could paint around them.