Garage Magazine: What do ya' think?

[mytlo56]

I have to be perfectly honest: I don't think the content of the magazine is that great.

-The photography is top notch
-The articles are well written and proofed (CK Deluxe take note)
-The layouts are excellent

But man, for being a magazine devoted to "the hot rod way of life" it's kind of light on hot rods. Kind of a rockabilly editorial type of thing almost. Clothes, pinups, billy events, etc.

I'd just really like to see more in the way of rods and kustoms. And good God! That mermaid on the front of the current issue is freakin' FUGLY. Just my two cents.

What do y'all think?

[DrJ]

If ya don't like it, don't buy it.
If ya think there needs to be a better magzine and you have all the answers, publish it!
Ya don't need a garage magazine when you're actually in a garage. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[DrJ]

By the way, I just came in from the garage because it got dark and I'm hungry...and walked past this stooopid puter...dang... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[RileyRacing]

I like it. It is the only magazine (well, I did get one from r&c too) that I got a personal response from. They are first rate really nice people. Good rag too.

Jay

[29EHV8]

I've tryed to get them to respond to my e-mails.Yeah right.I told em I'd distribute them up here in Canada but nothing.So I guess I can't really tell you what I think of the actual magazine itself........Shiny

[Germ]

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I have to be perfectly honest: I don't think the content of the magazine is that great.

-The photography is top notch
-The articles are well written and proofed (CK Deluxe take note)
-The layouts are excellent

But man, for being a magazine devoted to "the hot rod way of life" it's kind of light on hot rods. Kind of a rockabilly editorial type of thing almost. Clothes, pinups, billy events, etc.

I'd just really like to see more in the way of rods and kustoms. And good God! That mermaid on the front of the current issue is freakin' FUGLY. Just my two cents.

What do y'all think?

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who cares what you think, you live in seattle,,, why don't you go get me a starbucks coffee, none of that FAGGOT shit either, Just BLACK COFFEE,,, PURE and PLAIN....

They send GARAGE to seattle???

Thats repulsive,
Maybe when it quits RAINING, you will QUIT CRYING...

your WHOLE SCENE sucks,
even the mention of it. makes me know that you are influenced by what some CRO-MAGS put in a MAGAZINE......

It's a MAGAZINE,
don't buy it.......
I don't think a FEW magazines popping up here or there are going to change much......
because nothing in the WRITTEN word will EVER take your GAYNESS away. or make your TATTOOES look STRAIGHTER

If more FAGGOTS built HOT RODS,
there would be MORE to cover.......

until then.
you will be in the RAIN,
pondering some MAGAZINE, and discussing the POLITICS of it on some internet SITE..

I LIKE IT,
the BUSINESS cards MAKE the JUNKIE BUSINESS alot easier......

germ

[mytlo56]

Germ, I love you. You're so kind and caring and just such a nice person. I hope some day we can meet and be close, close friends.

Cordially yours,
Mytlo

[Ryan]

Drama Queen.

[Germ]

hahahahah.
I'm so mean,
I'm sorry.

back to the tabloid papers, to decide who is who in SO-CAL...

[cole]

You Guys Script this stuff? classic.

Ryan, its ok to tell Jack you truly enjoy him.

Ive been OUT for some time now with him, join us.

"We want to give the Rainbow to the children".

[DrJ]

Geeze... And I thought all the fairies were in Pro Wrestling and Football... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[slazzen]

I think the magazine sucks big time. I never bought it and never will. The guys that put it together are ok but there product is not for me. I am not into what hair products Von Dutch originals models use in there hair. With all the talent they have. Its really to bad it gets wasted on that B.S. If they do a issue on 50 cts hot rod. I would give it a glance. I like MTV cribs

[Germ]

we were GAY tonight Cole,
I made it home safe.

I'm at a lost for words Ryan.
you hurt my feelings sometimes,,
I'm so soft and eager....

HOLD ME NOW..

COMFORT me, from the DEMONS,

GERM

[Jimv]

the Mag is middle of the road!! If you don't read it you won't be any stupidier,if you do read it you won't be any smarter.!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
But i don't know wat my point is cause it did have some hotties in it!!
JimV

[cheaterslick]

Errr...is there something wrong with being a GAY FAGGOT? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[roadstar]

I'm laughing now.

I like the HAMB...

[donovandagger]

they did an article on my friend bruce gosset....so far thats been about the only thing that excited me about the mag......OOOOOOHHHHH yeah and the chick that runs thier booth is really hot!!!! she had a nice short skirt on at billetproof.

[DrJ]

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Errr...is there something wrong with being a GAY FAGGOT? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

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It's a joke.

If you can't take a joke, stay off the BEACH! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

It's a joke, as far as I'm concerned anyway.
Some of my good friends and acquaintances just happen to be gay. Big deal, that's their personal business.

[BUICKNAILHEAD]

I thought is was a social put down to call someone GAY and or a FAGGOT!?!?! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[cheaterslick]

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Errr...is there something wrong with being a GAY FAGGOT? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

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It's a joke.

If you can't take a joke, stay off the BEACH! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

It's a joke, as far as I'm concerned anyway.
Some of my good friends and acquaintances just happen to be gay. Big deal, that's their personal business.

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Yeah I know what you mean I'm guilty of the same...I'm the last person to get all fuckin PC. Just thought I was on a hip-hop ricer forum by accident...hehe http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[PEDDRO]

Hey, I'll answer the question....and I'm not even GAY!!

I like the mag. As for not enough cars, I agree, but I don't think that's the point. This is a mag for the scenesters, whether the guys (stoner, dave perry,etc.) realise it or not. Great quality. Bugger all ads. Looks good on the coffee table too. As long as it doesn't go TOO scenester, I'll still sell/buy it.

Would like to see more interviews of builders, artists, etc. Less musical types (leave that to the music mags).

And it does say hotrodders' WAY OF LIFE...doesn't that include clothes, music, etc.???

[Detonator]

nice woodie in the last issue http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[flatlandman]

Haven't seen it yet but if Dave Perry is still doing photography for it then photos would be top notch.

[Spike!]

Haven't seen the mag yet, but David Perry is one of my favorite photographers and I hear Stoner is a PA native... I think I should be sent some issues to make a more definite decission...Um..OK..just a thought.

Spike

[quickrod]

if you don't like the garage,there's another rag called"ol skool rodz"that's pretty good so far.don't know how long it will be around,it's put out by the same guys that have "the horse"ol'skool chopper mag.they've only put out one so far,i think it's bi-monthly....by the way,it's nice to see germ likes his coffee like he likes his women...black and bitter..you suck one cock and they call you a fag..bastards

[Michigan Rick]

Save your money Dude....... Right here on this very site some of the best coverage of any event is available for free and it's better and more of it. If yer lookin for a 'billy friend the dating service is somewhere else.

[Stoner]

Holy CRAP!

How is it that I'm on the HAMB just about once every day and I missed THIS gem?

First, I have to say that you're right about one thing: If all you want is traditional hot rods and customs and everything to do with them, then save your money (on every magazine out there) and just stay on this board. There's nothing better to be found, even with all the "extra" goodies you get in and among the straight (and I use that term loosely, Cole) car stuff.

Next, I want y'all to know that GARAGE ain't just a car magazine and it ain't just a trad car scene mag. Having said that, we do have to start somewhere and there's no better place to start than with this scene. But you'll see very soon how we approach the motorsikkle scene, the lowrider scene, the digger scene and a whole buch of scenes in between. And no matter how much we all hate "the scene," I hate to break it to you, but it's a scene, nonetheless.

You're right--that chick who works the booth is HOT. Damn hot and you get to deal with her directly every time you place an order or a subscription. That alone is worth the $18. Hell, I don't get to talk to chicks like that unless I'm paying them and $18 is worth it. Cole, you know what I mean.

OK, last thing: Comments, good or bad, are extremely important to me! I hate missing posts like this, so PLEASE do me the favor of sending all your comments directly to me! Believe me, I'll respond. To those of you I didn't respond to in the past, I sincerely apologize--no excuses, just gimme another chance and we'll be straight.

I did exactly what any of you would do--I wasn't happy with what was out there, so I did it myself and now, with the help of Perry, Steve-o, that hottie in the skirt and a few guys you don't know yet, I'm DOING it. Again, no excuses and I take everything you say to heart. We'll change where change is needed, but GARAGE will always be about "The Hot Rod Way Of Life."

And Slazzen--let's go get a drink, M-Fer!

Stoner

[PEDDRO]

Stoner: I take it that that's the #4 cover (possibly). When is it due out?

Just noticed last night too issue 2 is a lot thicker than issue 3.

[BARNETT]

Personally, I liked issue #1 and have got to pick up the others AND get a subscription going. Keep up the good work.

Dan

[Django]

I love Garage Magazine but #3 seemed a little less stellar than the first 2. But the first 2 are so damn good, it would be unbelievably hard to follow either one. I eagerly await #4. Keep up the good work Stoner! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Kevin Lee]

Your logo sucks balls. Whoever did that should go back to school.

[RileyRacing]

I forgot to say, I like the series on tankers, but the stories are too damn short!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Is the sub for 4 issues, or a year? I just need to know when to renew.

Jay

[slazzen]

hey Dan you know I respect you and I am sure you know I am not the pull punches type. I hope my comments help you in some way for they are from my heart i do check out your mag. I am very paticular on what I spend my hard earned money on. Fashion and style are things that come naturaly to me.I just got it that way. God blessed me I geuss LOL lets hook up I was in the city this weekend for the big sickle swap at the cow palace scored me a back rim for my 650 yamaha tracker project for $30 from my home boys at richmond custom cycles. Been bogged down with work lately

[Hellbound_Hootch]

dan returned my phone calls right away,,,,

and returned my emails after that,,,

i appreciate a man that does that,,,

MISS hellbound hootch

[voneyeball]

pure quality. professionaly done (which is goddamned near non-existant in the magazine industry currently, anyone notice that but me?). perry and stoner were both VERY cordial and easy to talk to at the first round up. perry was a hoot. and he takes some AWESOME photos. if you don't like the content, don't look at it, but realize what you are looking at is VERY NICELY DONE.

[Kevin Lee]

Yeah, except that logo. Who did that thing anyway? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[voneyeball]

well, ok, so the logo does suck. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Stoner]

OK, here's the poop on what's going on:

You're right--that pic I posted is the cover for the upcoming Issue #4. It will be shipped out by late December.

Issue #3 is exactly the same number of pages, just a lighter paper. Lighter paper makes for a lighter magazine and less cash spent on shipping. And then more cash spent on content.

We're up to running at quarterly status, so look for 4 issues every year. That may increase, but for now, 4 is all I can do without suddenly bursting into flames.

And that logo...hmmm...anyone know of a good logo guy? Preferable one that owns a bitchin car? Maybe a black '38? If you know of anyone, let me know.

[PEDDRO]

The logo? As in the title? I think it's OK. Seen MUCH worse.

[Psychobilly Boi]

Hey,

I my $0.02...I respect anyone who puts out their own mag - its a fucking shit load of work and whilst I also respect personal opinion too...I think that if everyone got behind the guys doing things like this the better. One more person doing a rod and custom mag is one less doing a street machine/GQ/women's weekly.

Downunder we dont have all the offerings our Stateside/Euro friends have, but to me the mag looks like its doing something different to everyone else. I personaly really dig Rolls & Pleats and its the only one I bother buying on a regular basis...but for something a bit more chilled out...I dig Garage. Plus the other argument is some of us actualy like combining elements of music, culture and fashion with our thirst for building cars. That may piss of some of the purists on here...but its just the way it is.

To the Garage staff - good work.

Danny

[PEDDRO]

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Downunder we dont have all the offerings our Stateside/Euro friends have, but to me the mag looks like its doing something different to everyone else.

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PB: See me (Kustom Ink) at the Kustom Nationals. I've got pretty much all the little zines available...*SPAM* *SPAM*

[Ryan]

I think that is the best god-damned logo I ever saw actually... Some mad talented guy must have done that. Shit man, it just don't get no better...

[blacktopbutcher]

I personally got to hang with one of the guys that puts out Garage Magazine at the Rumblers Show in New York. I just have to say that he was one of the nicest, geniun guys I have met in a long time. I like people that know what they like and don't care what everyone else is doing. Makes this little world of ours so interesting. Keep up the good work on the mag and publish what ever the hell intrest you. Some one will be on the same path as you.

Thanks for the rags too!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[slazzen]

rolls and pleats #1

[safariknut]

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Your logo sucks balls. Whoever did that should go back to school.

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I don't think it sucks,but looking quickly at the picture of the cover(I glanced at the magazine at the newsstand and passed on it.Seeemed to be aimed at people my son's age)it looks as if it says,"gay age".Personally I like text lettering but I don't think it should be all lower case.The one bad feature about text letters is they are hard to read.Just my opinion.

[Nads]

I'm not gay but my queer ass boyfriend might be.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

For as long as it takes em to put it out you would think it would have alot more content...although i really did the on going moonshine stories...

[Dat Dirty Rat]

Stoner is a man of his word!!..

Dont change the logo! It has its own look...Next thing ya know it will 'blend' in with CK Deluxe/HR Deluxe or whatever the hell its called,,Custom Rodder & etc!!

Keep doing what your doing Stoner!!

[RawDeal]

I like it (and even sell it here in Austria)

[ray]

content wise, its good, it fills a niche that others don't.

i was however disappointed when i got #3 in the mail, CRAMMED into a standard size padded manilla envelope along with 2 tshirts and a rag, made for kind of a ratty looking mag.

[mytlo56]

So the general consesus is that some like it and some don't. Those who don't just want to see more rods, kustoms, and maybe even a bobber or two.

As far as that logo goes...I really dig it. It's unique and goes well w/ the whole sort of dark feel that the magazine has.

Content issue or not, I think it's pretty rad that Stoner is busting his ass and making it happen. Doing up a magazine is tough freakin' work. Having nice layouts, sweet pic.'s, and good proofreading makes it even harder.

[DrJ]

I have never bought, or not bought a magazine because I liked or didn't like the graphics of the logo. I buy them for content that interests me.

[Kevin Lee]

Yeah I suppose, but that logo is really bad.

Stoner - I don't know any good designers that would drive a black '38. Sorry.

[Ryan]

That's it Grim, I'm kicking your ass... You'll love that logo when I am done with you.

[D Picasso]

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That's it Grim, I'm kicking your ass... You'll love that logo when I am done with you.

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can I watch? I love simulated violence.

[OGNC]

Anything that David Perry does is awesome. That guy is one hell of a photographer. Granted, the actual subject of the photos he does is usually a model abt he finds these great cars to use as set dressing.

[Jkustom]

yeah, the mag is kinda boring to me, I only pick it up once in a while...

But while I wait in the pouring rain at the train crossing on spokane street trying to go to work it would be more interesting to read GARAGE magazine than to watch the train go by loaded with tons of lumber cut from trees in WASHINGTON to be used for houses in CALIFORNIA...

And I always spill my Starbucks cuz none of my cars have power steering and you gotta use both hands to turn any kind of a corner in a timley manner...

It rains here all the time, its dark, cold and miserable...

SO WHY DO SO MANY CALIFORNIANS COME TO LIVE HERE???


GERM, we should hang out some day. We can walk down delridge way drinking 40's making fun of the homeless and unemplyed crackheads.... Get into fights with the cambodians.... You down??? -J.

[DrJ]

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yeah, the mag is kinda boring to me, I only pick it up once in a while...

But while I wait in the pouring rain at the train crossing on spokane street trying to go to work it would be more interesting to read GARAGE magazine than to watch the train go by loaded with tons of lumber cut from trees in WASHINGTON to be used for houses in CALIFORNIA...

And I always spill my Starbucks cuz none of my cars have power steering and you gotta use both hands to turn any kind of a corner in a timley manner...

It rains here all the time, its dark, cold and miserable...

SO WHY DO SO MANY CALIFORNIANS COME TO LIVE HERE???


GERM, we should hang out some day. We can walk down delridge way drinking 40's making fun of the homeless and unemplyed crackheads.... Get into fights with the cambodians.... You down??? -J.

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I visited Seattle a year and a half ago and I doubt I'd want to live closer than 50 miles to it.
It's just too similar in the "Well ya just gotta put up with that stuff to live here" things that are wrong with right here, so why bother changing one dirty, mean city for the same.
Well, Maybe for not having to water the lawn.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
But just for shits & giggles I looked at some home prices in th Vancouver WA area, (Most of my family live there) and I could sell the 1400'sq tool shed I live in here, and buy a 2000'sq house there and have $100K left over.
That's why Californians are moving up there.
It's the economic factor.


And the logo doesn't totally suck... It's just the title font reminds me of Munsters meets The Flying Nun. I don't know why, it's just those two shows pooped into my head while I was looking at the cover pic. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[OldSub]

Well I was going to stay out of this one, but since my family has lived in the Seattle area for 111 years now (as of last August) I feel the need to defend my home.

First, Starbucks is only our most popular coffee export. Anyone who really knew the city could name a dozen other coffee chains and identify their distinctives. But none of the ones I know have anything to do with cars at all, let alone traditional rods, so its a moot point.

Second, Seattle hasn't burned in nearly 100 years. Southern California is on fire every couple years. And around here if you do manage to get some damp magazines to smoulder a little the rain will put it out real quick.

Third, we have one of the longest hot rod building seasons outside the mid-west. All that rain makes for good excuses to be in the garage instead of doing yard work or fighting fires or cleaning up from your last earthquake.

Fourth, if you like genuine patina, it forms on our cars before they can even be sold off the lot new. And if deep rust is your passion there is a 30's Pontiac out back that's rusted down to about boot high. Come and get it!

Reasons to stay in California. Its not raining. You can have a marshmellow roast next door. You have the govenator.

Its bedtime, so I think I'll turn off the computer and engage in a far more enjoyable indoor activity, afterall, its raining outside...

[Ryan]

Alright.... that's it... I'm kicking the shit out of EVERYONE that says that logo sucks. Lineup fellas, cuz my steel tip is polished and ready to boot.

[ray]

i think it kinda blows more than sucks.

[Kojack]

I like it alot. I've only gone through issue two, and I loved it. Sure it's not all about hot rods... I don't think it's trying to claim it's Rod and Custom, but more of a bit on the culture and folks and events related to it. Awesome stories and old photographs, like the whole article on bootleggers back in the 30's. Awesome work. Keep it up!

[Mai Ki-Ki]

It's 'culture' based and for that it's an EASY TARGET...It isn't bullshitting anyone, it does a great job of what it's setting out to achieve and hell i buy it every issue.

If you want it to be something else, don't buy it or start your own..i've tried a little mag and damn its hard werk.

Kudous to those that have made it to 4 issues.
I like the logo....*insert sucking noises here* http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Cheers
MAIKI

[Missing Link]

I like it and will maintain my subscription...as long as I recieve renewall notices via snail mail or e-mail. Hopefully they will handle their subscription services better than CKD does.

[Reverendcolin]

I checked the website and was going to subscribe but I don't like the boots they are giving away.

Was this formerly Goth-Gal Magazine?

[Deuce Rails]

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I don't think it sucks,but looking quickly at the picture of the cover(I glanced at the magazine at the newsstand and passed on it.Seeemed to be aimed at people my son's age)it looks as if it says,"gay age".

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The "Drama Queen" post got me giggling, but I laughed so hard I spit my milk out my nose when I read this. Gay Age.

[Johnny Ace]

I gave up awhile back on getting ANY info cuz I couldn't get a response or return phone call to save my life....
Boots? Goth-Girls? Spooky Chicks?
Maybe this warrants a second look!

[Buick59]

Have you noticed that any magazine that ever comes out.....that somebody on the HAMB has to bitch and moan about it? For fucks sake! Maybe we should just burn them all (magazines and books) and goose step. I for one will now subscribe to garage magazine...just to support an alternative view and an alternative publication. Not to mention....looking at David Perrys printing techniques.

Mike

[Stoner]

OK, I just had to respond to Reverend Colin's post:

Dude, you can't not like the boot sweepstakes since the whole idea behind it is that you get to DESIGN YOUR OWN!

Now, if you don't like cowboy boots at all, that's another matter altogether. But the way we see it, just by spending $18 and getting a chance to win a pair of custom made, one of a kind, YOUR OWN DESIGNED boots worth $750 is not a bad deal. What other mag offers that? And Clay Hathaway at Lonesome Ace is a real talented mother trucker. If you have any questions about the boot thing, just ask and I'll set y'all straight.

#4 is almost here and I think you're gonna like it. It's got something for the whole family...

Stoner

[Reverendcolin]

Okay, okay.....If I can design my own boots, Maybe, I'll subscribe.

I’ll have to pick up some peyote (religious experience) and think up a good design.

What about it formerly being Goth Girl mag?