Jeff.P_46 Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 This is for inspiration for the guy who wants to chop his 4dr. A few hours have been spent on body work on this one. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then I guess I'm blind because this car does nothing for me. I know a lot of work went into it and I appreciate the craftsmanship but the car leaves me cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff.P_46 Posted January 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 I think that is because you live in Canada, Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 It sure wouldn't do well in the snow drifts around here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Faust Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 I like the buick, and have always liked the style with the doors/fenders moulded (merc, etc...) and I like the chop, boat tail and grille, but I don't like the lights.... Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Maxwell Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 ...it doesn't look functional. Could you even take this out on the road? If not, what's the point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn F. Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Not too bad. If I was going for that back end style then I'd rather have a 49 Cadillac or a Buick Roadmaster. Front looks too odd though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Johnson Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 I admire the time & talent, but have to agree that I don't see it as beautiful. Ugly color & most likely will never be driven. To me it is a waste. I guess that is what makes old cars so much fun. I am sure some people think my Dodge is ugly & that I could spend the time & money on something better. (Heck, it might be what my wife thinks). AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm's Coupe Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then I guess I'm blind because this car does nothing for me. I know a lot of work went into it and I appreciate the craftsmanship but the car leaves me cold. Ditto. It's just too extreme for me too. I also agree with others on the color. Reminds me of when I had to change the diapers that had the stuff that really smells in the diaper, when the kids were infants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randroid Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Ladies & Gents, It is a beautiful piece of sculpture if you're into minimalist art, but Chuck Baris would have Frenched the lights and not used a grill that was so busy it drew the eye away from the sculpting. As a daily driver it's useless but there was a lot of TLC put into it; too bad the artist didn't understand the importance of retaining a theme. Aside from that it's gorgeous, just not as an automobile. Drape a WWII "Gam Gal" or two across strategic points, put a B-17 in the background, pump Big Band music from massive sub-woofers in the trunk and send it to the WWII re-enactor's meet at Oshkosh; those guys would appreciate the use of metalic baby-burp yellow. Gave it every positive nudge I could muster but, yeah, it sucks. -Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin (UK) Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 This 'yellow' thing looks like something that's died at sea and been washed up on the beach. Great craftsmanship but, for me, the proportions don't work, the color's horrible and the lines are too complicated at the front. It's lost that 'less is more' feel of the truly great custom jobs. Holden (Australia) got it right, with the EFIJY concept car. Color, shape, overall concept and the impact of the finished project are awesome. For more information, see the Hot Rod Magazine article at: http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hdrp_0604_holden_efijy_concept_car/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff.P_46 Posted January 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Boy......this is a tough crowd, how about this one? (Scrape) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rearview Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 The Holden Efijy is a truly unbelievable work of art. It's the only retro car I've liked from an OEM. I'd buy one and park it next to my other Holden (GTO) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Robin, that car is cool looking. Proportions are good. However, front end looks like a shark ready to eat you for lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Built by Buick division. Uses '39 Buick grille. Body uses 41 and 48 designs. Retractible hardtop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Or, you could have a Buick Lucerne golf cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff.P_46 Posted January 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Or this beast, there's probably a piece of Dodge in there somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin (UK) Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 That Buick Blackhawk is Harley Earl's Buick Y-Job reevisited... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 If you want a really distinctive ride....you could build something like this little jewel. Or maybe this sawed-off 55 Chevy draggin' wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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