The Jalopy Journal

**general gow** · 09-10-2012, 03:48 PM

You may remember when Ryan posted this:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=16215

It's an episode in a series on people who make things by hand. The film maker, Jon Walley, put out there that he was interested in interviewing someone who was involved in hot rods to include in his series. He and I started talking, and I agreed to work with him.

Some disclaimers:

I don't like being the center of attention, so I hope what I say in this film takes the attention off me and puts it where it belongs, which is just about anywhere else.

There are many people who are way more worthy of having a movie made about their talents. But I think this gets to the "why" a lot of us go to the garage. This is less about the 'product' made by hand, but more about the impetus behind it. Some sort of inspiration gets us there. A person, a time, a place, something or someone drives us to do what we love to do. I hope that is the message conveyed.

With that said, I had a really good time making this with Jon. The behind the scenes shenanigans were lots of fun. And I think that this piece completes Jon's goals that he set out to accomplish with American Hand. He thinks so anyway. So yeah. With some fear and trepidation, I give you American Hand Part III:

American Hand III from Jon Walley on Vimeo.

**chaddilac** · 09-10-2012, 03:52 PM

Very cool!!!

**NoSurf** · 09-10-2012, 04:07 PM

I think that came out great.

**zman** · 09-10-2012, 04:08 PM

Lol, we were just debating posting that. lol. Congrats, it's all hail the General week.

Tman · 09-10-2012, 04:24 PM

Cool!

Your dad is looking down and very proud right now Mark.

curbspeed · 09-10-2012, 04:58 PM

I enjoyed it. You came off great. A real car guy that is not full of himself.Just keep on doing what your doing. Cheers!

dylan499 · 09-10-2012, 05:24 PM

Great video thanks

**need louvers ?** · 09-10-2012, 05:28 PM

Very very well done!

**cactus1** · 09-10-2012, 05:41 PM

How cool is that!

afaulk · 09-10-2012, 05:46 PM

Great video !!!!!!!!!!!

**TexasSpeed** · 09-10-2012, 05:56 PM

I loved it!! You don't look 43 at all, dude. You look half your age.

Real cool shop too. Do you have a corner dedicated to your printmaking or is that in another room in the house?

**general gow** · 09-10-2012, 06:11 PM

printmaking studio is upstairs from the shop. the shop is 40x60 with a truss style roof, and the studio is 16x60 on the second floor. it's pretty good space, but there isn't enough light. gotta work on that soon.

and thanks, it's my baby fat that keeps me looking young.

**Tsquared** · 09-10-2012, 06:55 PM

Good job, Mark!!! I didn`t know you had so many projects.

Keep up the good work!

Tom T

BAD PENNY · 09-10-2012, 07:52 PM

I thoroughly enjoyed that Mark. My signature... "the world is a better place looking through the windshield of an old car" is so true for me. Nothing else I do can change my mood and clear my head better than taking one of my cars (old) out for a drive.
I never thought about how much I enjoy the noise and smells of these rides until watching the video. Thanks Man.

**general gow** · 09-11-2012, 06:55 AM

Thanks Brett. I'm glad people get it.

**daddy_o's_diner** · 09-11-2012, 07:45 AM

We get it Mark.

While there are differing opinions on what it means to be rich, you my friend are living a rich life.

Good on you and Becky.

.

**general gow** · 09-11-2012, 08:10 AM

Richness, not riches. Which is okay with me.

**41plym** · 09-11-2012, 09:34 AM

Very Cool
41plym

seatex · 09-11-2012, 09:51 AM

very, very cool. Thanks for sharing, you summed it up well............ "richness, not riches" how true, how classic.

recondotexas · 09-11-2012, 10:43 AM

Anyone know the opening song? Very cool video Sir.

Da Tinman · 09-11-2012, 10:59 AM

Excellent! Nice drag plaque ya got there my Brotha!

Thanks for taking us along.

shoprat · 09-11-2012, 01:39 PM

Enjoyed your Video very much

**general gow** · 09-11-2012, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da Tinman

Excellent! Nice drag plaque ya got there my Brotha!

Thanks for taking us along.

Avoid your local Vagabonds. They might even show up on your TV.

**plumbid** · 09-11-2012, 03:01 PM

That was great, I really liked it. On a side note, that early image of the "spent" sand paper discs hit home as of late. My sander, which I used today, has all of it's "loops" worn off. The paper would no longer stay attached. Being cheap, and having some spray addhesive already "in stock", I lightly coated the disc and the pad. Works freekin' awesome! I thought about entering that idea in "tech week"( ha ha ). Again, very cool video......

Pharouh · 09-11-2012, 03:24 PM

I liked it! You do nice work.
I'd love to have a garage that size.

Von Dago · 09-11-2012, 03:28 PM

Great video! Thanks.

lorollinls · 09-11-2012, 03:35 PM

Nice video and it seems that you portrayed exactly what you were trying to.

327-365hp · 09-11-2012, 04:56 PM

Excellent job guys! Mark you did an outstanding job explaining the connection we have to these old cars. You will make a terrific teacher.

guthriesmith · 09-11-2012, 05:01 PM

I loved the video! It sums up well why I think many of us do what we do. Great job representing the hobby!

**general gow** · 09-11-2012, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 327-365hp

Excellent job guys! Mark you did an outstanding job explaining the connection we have to these old cars. You will make a terrific teacher.

hmmm...i hadn't thought about the teacher thing in relation to this. now you have me noodling it all over again...thanks a lot, scott.

and thanks everyone. i'm glad you don't think i'm an idiot.

**Dave50** · 09-11-2012, 09:48 PM

Great job Mark. X2 on the teacher deal who better than 2 teach the gospel of old cars and Hot Rods

**cactus1** · 09-11-2012, 09:48 PM

I think it's neato!

**Merlin** · 09-12-2012, 07:45 AM

Cool vid!

**NoSurf** · 09-12-2012, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by general gow

and thanks everyone. i'm glad you don't think i'm an idiot.

Welllll.......

If you are going to leave us ammo like that....

Tman · 09-12-2012, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by general gow

and thanks everyone. i'm glad you don't think i'm an idiot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoSurf

Welllll.......

If you are going to leave us ammo like that....

Like a lamb to slaughter

**cactus1** · 09-12-2012, 09:54 AM

You Vagabonds play rough!

Bugguts · 09-12-2012, 10:48 AM

Cool Video! You expressed the reason for having/playing with "old" cars very well. Thanks for sharing this.

**general gow** · 09-12-2012, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tman

Like a lamb to slaughter

so, go ahead if you got the game...

Tman · 09-12-2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactus1

You Vagabonds play rough!

Tough love.

Quote:

Originally Posted by general gow

so, go ahead if you got the game...

Usefull idiot maybe?

That was a really cool clip, I was waiting to see you working on some prints tho!

**general gow** · 09-12-2012, 03:45 PM

i was wishing he got more footage of me in the studio.

there is another show coming out locally that focuses more on my art and a little less on the cars. not sure when that'll be out though.

wingnutz · 09-12-2012, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by general gow

Avoid your local Vagabonds. They might even show up on your TV.

They drink your beer and are a Bad influence to the children.

Tman · 09-12-2012, 04:14 PM

We even drink your childrens beer!

**general gow** · 09-12-2012, 05:15 PM

Why won't those guys just go away...?

**NoSurf** · 09-12-2012, 06:15 PM

They are like a cold-sore virus- showing up when you least expect it.....

Still a great video. I have watched it like 10 times.

I think Mark might play Christian Bale's spot in the next Batman.

Normant93 · 09-13-2012, 07:31 AM

"I think this gets to the "why" a lot of us go to the garage........more about the impetus behind it. Some sort of inspiration gets us there. A person, a time, a place, something or someone drives us to do what we love to do. I hope that is the message conveyed."

Well said....... you articulate your message in a way that is humble, clear and passionate, superb job.

I never had the pleasure of knowing your Dad, but you can hear his voice and see his influence in this film, he must have been a very cool guy.

I wish I had seen your post on his Memorial run before it happened, I would have come down for it. My Dad died a couple years ago and I've been trying to make the time to get his '53 Catalina back on the road after it sat for the years he was ill, watching this is the inspiration I need, thanks Man.

B Bay Barn · 09-13-2012, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 327-365hp

Excellent job guys! Mark you did an outstanding job explaining the connection we have to these old cars. You will make a terrific teacher.

Mark: BP needs you!!!!

KCsledz · 09-14-2012, 11:03 AM

rad!

moefuzz · 09-14-2012, 12:34 PM

.

"The older stuff is simpler, it's really very durable stuff. It was built to last for forever -
the notion of driving around in an old car everyday isn't all that extraordinary"

-no truer words have ever been spoken...

-Ford circa 1920's in regards to Sloan and the GM idea of Planned Obsolescence.

Mark, keep up the faith, others (the younger generation) need to learn this stuff.

-moe

.

09-10-2012, 03:48 PM	#1
general gow Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 5,445	American Hand Part III You may remember when Ryan posted this: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=16215 It's an episode in a series on people who make things by hand. The film maker, Jon Walley, put out there that he was interested in interviewing someone who was involved in hot rods to include in his series. He and I started talking, and I agreed to work with him. Some disclaimers: I don't like being the center of attention, so I hope what I say in this film takes the attention off me and puts it where it belongs, which is just about anywhere else. There are many people who are way more worthy of having a movie made about their talents. But I think this gets to the "why" a lot of us go to the garage. This is less about the 'product' made by hand, but more about the impetus behind it. Some sort of inspiration gets us there. A person, a time, a place, something or someone drives us to do what we love to do. I hope that is the message conveyed. With that said, I had a really good time making this with Jon. The behind the scenes shenanigans were lots of fun. And I think that this piece completes Jon's goals that he set out to accomplish with American Hand. He thinks so anyway. So yeah. With some fear and trepidation, I give you American Hand Part III: American Hand III from Jon Walley on Vimeo. Last edited by general gow; 09-11-2012 at 08:11 AM.

09-10-2012, 03:52 PM	#2
chaddilac Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Muskogee,OK Posts: 13,667	Re: American Hand Part III Very cool!!! __________________ Pinstriped iPhone 4 covers!! Whitewalls & Pinstriped iPhone Covers ON SALE!!

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NoSurf Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Abilene Kansas Posts: 3,531	Re: American Hand Part III I think that came out great. __________________ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Grandpa's Hotrod, a hotrod children's book for all ages.....Like on Facebook!

09-10-2012, 04:08 PM	#4
zman Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 16,484	Re: American Hand Part III Lol, we were just debating posting that. lol. Congrats, it's all hail the General week. __________________ I have gotten grief for pointing out that the white, speckled stuff on chicken shit is still chicken shit. I will continue to do so... Chili Phil

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Tman Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beautifull Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 28,198	Re: American Hand Part III Cool! Your dad is looking down and very proud right now Mark. __________________ Open for business, website in developement www.compulsionrodandcustom.com Last edited by Tman; 09-10-2012 at 04:44 PM.

09-10-2012, 04:58 PM	#6
curbspeed Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson ,Az Posts: 3,076	Re: American Hand Part III I enjoyed it. You came off great. A real car guy that is not full of himself.Just keep on doing what your doing. Cheers! __________________ Peckerheads Tucson,Arizona CHECK IT OUT!!! www.facebook.com/Model40Fan-tasticPage

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cactus1 Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beautiful Kansas City! (And beyond!!) Posts: 5,801	Re: American Hand Part III How cool is that! __________________ M to the i to the k to the e Check out my '34 Chevy truck build thread here: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=371802

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09-10-2012, 05:56 PM	#11
TexasSpeed Alliance Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 4,047	Re: American Hand Part III I loved it!! You don't look 43 at all, dude. You look half your age. Real cool shop too. Do you have a corner dedicated to your printmaking or is that in another room in the house? __________________ '28 Model A Coupster - Project Mattitude

09-10-2012, 06:11 PM	#12
general gow Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 5,445	Re: American Hand Part III printmaking studio is upstairs from the shop. the shop is 40x60 with a truss style roof, and the studio is 16x60 on the second floor. it's pretty good space, but there isn't enough light. gotta work on that soon. and thanks, it's my baby fat that keeps me looking young.

09-10-2012, 06:55 PM	#13
Tsquared Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pratt, Ks. Posts: 463	Re: American Hand Part III Good job, Mark!!! I didn`t know you had so many projects. Keep up the good work! Tom T __________________ T2

09-10-2012, 07:52 PM	#14
BAD PENNY Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: mass Posts: 1,020	Re: American Hand Part III I thoroughly enjoyed that Mark. My signature... "the world is a better place looking through the windshield of an old car" is so true for me. Nothing else I do can change my mood and clear my head better than taking one of my cars (old) out for a drive. I never thought about how much I enjoy the noise and smells of these rides until watching the video. Thanks Man. __________________ "The world is a better place when viewed through the windshield of an old car !!!"

09-11-2012, 06:55 AM	#15
general gow Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 5,445	Re: American Hand Part III Thanks Brett. I'm glad people get it.

09-11-2012, 07:45 AM	#16
daddy_o's_diner Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Midland, Michigan Posts: 2,114	Re: American Hand Part III We get it Mark. While there are differing opinions on what it means to be rich, you my friend are living a rich life. Good on you and Becky. . __________________ The Chemical City Coupe Bonneville inspired '32 ford 5-Window Build thread http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=727871

09-11-2012, 08:10 AM	#17
general gow Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 5,445	Re: American Hand Part III Richness, not riches. Which is okay with me.

09-11-2012, 09:34 AM	#18
41plym Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ridgefield wa Posts: 128	Re: American Hand Part III Very Cool 41plym

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seatex Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: outside o' Austin Tx Posts: 1,521	Re: American Hand Part III very, very cool. Thanks for sharing, you summed it up well............ "richness, not riches" how true, how classic. __________________ Nobody is tighter than the "Loosers" !

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recondotexas FNG Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 21	Re: American Hand Part III Anyone know the opening song? Very cool video Sir. __________________ "...you can go to hell, I will go to Texas." - Davy Crockett

09-11-2012, 10:59 AM	#21
Da Tinman Old School HAMBer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alexander Il Posts: 3,983	Re: American Hand Part III Excellent! Nice drag plaque ya got there my Brotha! Thanks for taking us along. __________________ *Three weeks ago, “Da Tinman” got hustled into jail for busting up street meters. (Tanx Ryan!)*

09-11-2012, 01:39 PM	#22
shoprat Member Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 1,471	Re: American Hand Part III Enjoyed your Video very much __________________ A Ranchero is not an El Camino!

09-11-2012, 03:01 PM	#24
plumbid Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: minnesota Posts: 995	Re: American Hand Part III That was great, I really liked it. On a side note, that early image of the "spent" sand paper discs hit home as of late. My sander, which I used today, has all of it's "loops" worn off. The paper would no longer stay attached. Being cheap, and having some spray addhesive already "in stock", I lightly coated the disc and the pad. Works freekin' awesome! I thought about entering that idea in "tech week"( ha ha ). Again, very cool video......

09-11-2012, 03:24 PM	#25
Pharouh Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Shelbyville ,IN Posts: 430	Re: American Hand Part III I liked it! You do nice work. I'd love to have a garage that size.

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lorollinls FNG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TN Posts: 19	Re: American Hand Part III Nice video and it seems that you portrayed exactly what you were trying to.

09-11-2012, 04:56 PM	#28
327-365hp Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Mass Posts: 4,617	Re: American Hand Part III Excellent job guys! Mark you did an outstanding job explaining the connection we have to these old cars. You will make a terrific teacher.

09-11-2012, 05:01 PM	#29
guthriesmith Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, OK Posts: 994	Re: American Hand Part III I loved the video! It sums up well why I think many of us do what we do. Great job representing the hobby! __________________ H.A.M.B. Chapel

09-11-2012, 09:48 PM	#31
Dave50 Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fitchburg Mass Posts: 1,566	Re: American Hand Part III Great job Mark. X2 on the teacher deal who better than 2 teach the gospel of old cars and Hot Rods __________________ Dave`s Auto Machine 118 John-Fitch Hwy Fitchburg Ma 01420 1-978-343-4440 https://www.facebook.com/home.php?re...07014816010246

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cactus1 Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beautiful Kansas City! (And beyond!!) Posts: 5,801	Re: American Hand Part III You Vagabonds play rough! __________________ M to the i to the k to the e Check out my '34 Chevy truck build thread here: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=371802

09-12-2012, 10:48 AM	#37
Bugguts Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Nevada,Iowa Posts: 79	Re: American Hand Part III Cool Video! You expressed the reason for having/playing with "old" cars very well. Thanks for sharing this.

09-12-2012, 03:45 PM	#40
general gow Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 5,445	Re: American Hand Part III i was wishing he got more footage of me in the studio. there is another show coming out locally that focuses more on my art and a little less on the cars. not sure when that'll be out though.

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Tman Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beautifull Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 28,198	Re: American Hand Part III We even drink your childrens beer! __________________ Open for business, website in developement www.compulsionrodandcustom.com

09-12-2012, 05:15 PM	#43
general gow Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 5,445	Re: American Hand Part III Why won't those guys just go away...?