The Jalopy Journal

**Ryan** · 04-25-2008, 11:20 AM

I didn't have anything in mind for a post today, so instead I figured I'd just post a bunch of random photos - both new and old... Enjoy or ignore.

[IMG]http://www.jalopyjournal.com/w...

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Harrison · 04-25-2008, 11:29 AM

Kennedy's car has pockets.

I'd like to know the rest of the story of Spike Lee, The General Lee, & Ryan's garage. That's a threesome I would have never imagined.

JH

**Kevin Lee** · 04-25-2008, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harrison

Kennedy's car has pockets.

I'd like to know the rest of the story of Spike Lee, The General Lee, & Ryan's garage. That's a threesome I would have never imagined.

JH

Funny, there were a couple more Lees there that day too. Me and my daughter. I remember hanging out in the garage and Marcie plopping down in the drivers seat after the production crew left. We were all just setting there taking it in and suddenly there was an odd silence. I think every one of us had focused on the horn button at the same time. We all shot looks at each other grinning and instantly came to the realization that no one had blown the horn yet.

So Marcie leaned on it. It ruled - I really liked that garage.

Engine Pro 5X · 04-25-2008, 12:01 PM

This is my trip to El Mirage, everybody I show these photos to thinks there really cool. Like said before enjoy or ignore>>>>. Don't beat me up too hard.

**LeadSledMerc** · 04-25-2008, 11:37 AM

Excellant pics...thanks.

monsterflake · 04-25-2008, 11:39 AM

so that's the source of your back issues? it kinda looks like a porsche in the thumbnail (if you squint your eyes)...

SinisterCustom · 04-25-2008, 11:39 AM

All I ever get in the mail is Viagra brochures........

**NoSurf** · 04-25-2008, 11:47 AM

haha- that pic of kev about sums it up....

brown n down · 04-25-2008, 11:56 AM

that kandy drop shadow on the flame pic really impressed me. any pics of the whole car?

1950ChevySuburban · 04-25-2008, 12:12 PM

I enjoy the mail calls..............

Looking forward to more about that "what the piss?" truck.....
You're right, that dash IS to die for. Love those SW gauges.....
Thanks for the "pockets" reminder.... the '50 goes to the upholsterer this week.
And "that guy" really IS pretty good with rivets. Looks sharp!

Thanks for the daily share, Ryan!

Petejoe · 04-25-2008, 12:13 PM

Some of my "Mail"type random shit......

VespaJay · 04-25-2008, 01:03 PM

I couldn't wait till next week to learn more about the "what the piss" Elco . . . a quick HAMB search and I learn that it's the Holtkamp transporter, later owned by Dean Moon. Holy mackerel, I love it! Check out this thread for more info & pics:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...6674&showall=1

hotrodladycrusr · 04-25-2008, 02:11 PM

Can't wait to read more about the hauler as well.

Brewton · 04-25-2008, 02:55 PM

I'd like to know more about the drag final wreck.

mcload · 04-25-2008, 03:03 PM

OOooo! I could use a part off the rear bumper of that Merc!
(Can also relate to the XKE emblems...too bad, that boot lid is TOAST!)

fiat128 · 04-25-2008, 03:20 PM

OK, I'll bite. Who is "that riveter"? That box is killer. It looks like the kind of thing you find for sale and just aquire because it's so cool you're bound to figure out a use for it one day.

My house is full of stuff like that that I got just because I liked the way it was made" or I liked the texture or whatever.

sko_ford · 04-25-2008, 04:17 PM

spike lee and general lee?

**Ryan** · 04-25-2008, 05:28 PM

1. Some dude heard my garage was "cool" and wanted to know if he could use it in a scene for one of his independent films.

2. I said sure expecting it to be some small ordeal with a hand camera or something.

3. They showed up at 6am, took pictures of everything in my garage, gutted it, and then set it up how they wanted it...

4. They took over my entire block with lighting trucks, sound equipment, etc... Then they took over my entire house using it for wardrobe changes, makeup, and all that jazz... They were there from 6am till about 7pm.

5. Once they shot about 6 or 7 scenes, they packed up, put my garage back EXACTLY how it was, and took off... leaving the general lee in my garage saying the transporter would be there shortly.

6. The film went to Sundance and got bought by Spike Lee... It's called the Confederate States of America... I think it has bombed since.

In any case, this is a much better story to tell in person and not write...

**Ryan** · 04-25-2008, 05:34 PM

The story of the beat up race car here:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=342#more-342

Chili Phil · 04-25-2008, 05:48 PM

So... I enlarged the picture and "Whoop" there's some guy giving me the finger.

So... backatcha, man!

04-25-2008, 11:20 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,624	Mail Call... Sort Of... I didn't have anything in mind for a post today, so instead I figured I'd just post a bunch of random photos - both new and old... Enjoy or ignore. [IMG]http://www.jalopyjournal.com/w... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

04-25-2008, 11:29 AM	#2
Harrison Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 6,915	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... Kennedy's car has pockets. I'd like to know the rest of the story of Spike Lee, The General Lee, & Ryan's garage. That's a threesome I would have never imagined. JH Attached Thumbnails __________________ Yoga Pants & Mini Skirts

04-25-2008, 12:01 PM	#4
Engine Pro 5X Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SAUSAGE CAPITOL US of A Posts: 4,199	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... This is my trip to El Mirage, everybody I show these photos to thinks there really cool. Like said before enjoy or ignore>>>>. Don't beat me up too hard. Attached Thumbnails __________________ GET IN THE TRUCK JETHRO!!! WE'RE GOING TO CALIFORNIA!!! SWIMMING POOLS!!! MOVIE STARS!!!***CAN I SHOW YOU MY BEST KIELBASA ???

04-25-2008, 11:37 AM	#5
LeadSledMerc Alliance Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southeast, MA Posts: 3,899	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... Excellant pics...thanks.

04-25-2008, 11:39 AM	#6
monsterflake Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2003 Location: st.louis, mo Posts: 3,727	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... so that's the source of your back issues? it kinda looks like a porsche in the thumbnail (if you squint your eyes)... __________________ Before you say anything, prepare to shut the fuck up.

04-25-2008, 11:39 AM	#7
SinisterCustom Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: METHaway, WA Posts: 8,133	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... All I ever get in the mail is Viagra brochures........ __________________ Pinstriping by Josh

04-25-2008, 11:47 AM	#8
NoSurf Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Abilene Kansas Posts: 3,532	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... haha- that pic of kev about sums it up....

04-25-2008, 11:56 AM	#9
brown n down Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: springfield, mass Posts: 255	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... that kandy drop shadow on the flame pic really impressed me. any pics of the whole car? __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin

04-25-2008, 12:12 PM	#10
1950ChevySuburban Member Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 6,239	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... I enjoy the mail calls.............. Looking forward to more about that "what the piss?" truck..... You're right, that dash IS to die for. Love those SW gauges..... Thanks for the "pockets" reminder.... the '50 goes to the upholsterer this week. And "that guy" really IS pretty good with rivets. Looks sharp! Thanks for the daily share, Ryan! __________________ *My '29 Sedan build thread can be viewed here:* /showthread.php?t=635145

04-25-2008, 12:13 PM	#11
Petejoe Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zoar, (Middle of Hot Rod Universe) Ohio Posts: 6,643	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... Some of my "Mail"type random shit...... __________________ In my old age... Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked..... the good fortune to run into the ones I do..... and the eyesight to tell the difference.

04-25-2008, 01:03 PM	#12
VespaJay Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Worcester, Mass. USA Posts: 344	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... I couldn't wait till next week to learn more about the "what the piss" Elco . . . a quick HAMB search and I learn that it's the Holtkamp transporter, later owned by Dean Moon. Holy mackerel, I love it! Check out this thread for more info & pics: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...6674&showall=1 Last edited by VespaJay; 04-25-2008 at 01:23 PM.

04-25-2008, 02:11 PM	#13
hotrodladycrusr Old School HAMBer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 20,655	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... Can't wait to read more about the hauler as well. __________________ Will trade cookies for old good for nothing flathead heads or hubcaps.

04-25-2008, 02:55 PM	#14
Brewton Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ruston, LA (North LA) Posts: 891	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... I'd like to know more about the drag final wreck. __________________ - If it burns fuel, makes noise, goes fast and scares children - it's cool!

04-25-2008, 03:03 PM	#15
mcload Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 522	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... OOooo! I could use a part off the rear bumper of that Merc! (Can also relate to the XKE emblems...too bad, that boot lid is TOAST!) __________________ Patrick McLoad The Venus Project http://mcload.wordpress.com/ or http://www.mcload.com/Personal%20Site/the_Venus%20History.htm

04-25-2008, 03:20 PM	#16
fiat128 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 1,431	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... OK, I'll bite. Who is "that riveter"? That box is killer. It looks like the kind of thing you find for sale and just aquire because it's so cool you're bound to figure out a use for it one day. My house is full of stuff like that that I got just because I liked the way it was made" or I liked the texture or whatever. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

04-25-2008, 05:28 PM	#18
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,624	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... 1. Some dude heard my garage was "cool" and wanted to know if he could use it in a scene for one of his independent films. 2. I said sure expecting it to be some small ordeal with a hand camera or something. 3. They showed up at 6am, took pictures of everything in my garage, gutted it, and then set it up how they wanted it... 4. They took over my entire block with lighting trucks, sound equipment, etc... Then they took over my entire house using it for wardrobe changes, makeup, and all that jazz... They were there from 6am till about 7pm. 5. Once they shot about 6 or 7 scenes, they packed up, put my garage back EXACTLY how it was, and took off... leaving the general lee in my garage saying the transporter would be there shortly. 6. The film went to Sundance and got bought by Spike Lee... It's called the Confederate States of America... I think it has bombed since. In any case, this is a much better story to tell in person and not write... __________________ Ryan Cochran "Skating the same line since 1976..." .................................................. .... www.jalopyjournal.com - www.garagejournal.com - www.gearjournal.com - www.fordbarn.com - www.DOGFIGHTmag.com

04-25-2008, 05:34 PM	#19
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,624	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... The story of the beat up race car here: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=342#more-342 __________________ Ryan Cochran "Skating the same line since 1976..." .................................................. .... www.jalopyjournal.com - www.garagejournal.com - www.gearjournal.com - www.fordbarn.com - www.DOGFIGHTmag.com

04-25-2008, 05:48 PM	#20
Chili Phil Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lakewood,CA Posts: 5,756	Re: Mail Call... Sort Of... So... I enlarged the picture and "Whoop" there's some guy giving me the finger. So... backatcha, man! __________________ Never Adult Moment

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