Ok, I gotta ask. In these car show pictures what's with the Angel Hair? Why do they do that? Decoration? Also, the gravel(?) around the car, what's that for?
I know it's been said many times and in many ways but wishing my fellow Picaholics a Happy New Year and may this new one bring a well deserved sense of completion, satisfaction and harmony into all our lives ...
I would have agree on the aesthetics and practicality. However, often the creativity and workmanship is impressive especially with the metal finishing, hammer welding, use of lead needed with the sheet metal fabrication. But any kind of excessive mil thickness with the early body fillers and lacquer finishes do not hold up well in extreme temperature variables. Also, not a good investment with many models with low production numbers (i.e. early Corvettes like the Fuel Injected cars and more). It was not until the early 1970's that some of the early epoxy (catalyzed) primers came into production (i.e. DuPont's Corlar) and the German base/clear catalyzed topcoats developed in the late '60's influenced DuPont's Imron and other manufacturers in the early 1970's as well with science and chemistry bringing change as usual. Like so many, I was influenced in the '60s by the West Coast car culture with Rod & Custom, Hot Rod, etc. but it was the early Corvettes that I fell in love with as a teenager owning many, repairing, restoring and customizing a few over the years. But very much enjoy street rods and other models as well. But, prefer to drive/enjoy those cars in lieu of a climate controlled garage or trailer them to car show. BUT been down that road too for a few years working in a well known custom shop in the early 70's and heading down the road to many an ISCA Rod & Custom show with the owner to advertise his creativity. Diversity is what makes this hobby way too much fun!
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