Art Morrison's 1960 "3G" Corvette (Video)
10-11-2011, 04:03 PM
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I've seen the car several times while it was being built and after it was finished. There was a thread here recently about the cost of paint jobs and some azzwipe stated this car has a $30K paint job. Sorry but the body seams are very visible and the metallic could have been laid better by Stevie Wonder.
Jim
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I'm hoping videos like this will encourage more people to drive their cars and have fun. IMO, that's what they are there for. Drive and have fun!
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10-11-2011, 07:05 PM
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Jim, you are really showing your ignorance. The car was appraised for nearly the amount he was offered for it, and he did indeed turn it down. Now, why would a car be appraised for that much if the paint and seams were as awful as you say? Or, why would it win the Grand Tourismo @ SEMA with it's "Stevie Wonder" paint job? How about this: Why don't you put down your own cars instead of trash-talking other people's. Sound good? Great, moving on.
I'm hoping videos like this will encourage more people to drive their cars and have fun. IMO, that's what they are there for. Drive and have fun!
I'm hoping videos like this will encourage more people to drive their cars and have fun. IMO, that's what they are there for. Drive and have fun!
10-12-2011, 12:53 PM
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I LIKE it...& YES, I WOULD DRIVE IT...HARD.
...but Hey, that's just me...
I don't care much for just sitting under an umbrella, while people look at my car...or worrying about a speck of dust, raindrop, or even a stone chip or 2...
(BTW, if you can see the seams, or much of any other details about any of my cars, I'm either sleeping or refueling...LOL)
Performance cars are MEANT to be DRIVEN.
Period.
When you can combine classic styling with modern performance,
in such a sweet blend as we see here,
you have a WINNER, in my book anyway...
'Vintage' automobiles DO serve 2 useful purposes, however;
Gives the dust a place to land,
& keeps the 'collectors' & 'legends' in the grass,
OFF THE ROAD,
& OUT OF MY WAY...LOL
Lil' John
PS. I AM an 'old guy', over 50, but STILL love to RIP IT UP,
(just pick my spots better now...lol)
& I don't plan on quitting while I have breath,
& the means to do so...
Paul Newman was, & will always be, MY HERO.
I don't care much for just sitting under an umbrella, while people look at my car...or worrying about a speck of dust, raindrop, or even a stone chip or 2...
(BTW, if you can see the seams, or much of any other details about any of my cars, I'm either sleeping or refueling...LOL)
Performance cars are MEANT to be DRIVEN.
Period.
When you can combine classic styling with modern performance,
in such a sweet blend as we see here,
you have a WINNER, in my book anyway...
'Vintage' automobiles DO serve 2 useful purposes, however;
Gives the dust a place to land,
& keeps the 'collectors' & 'legends' in the grass,
OFF THE ROAD,
& OUT OF MY WAY...LOL
Lil' John
PS. I AM an 'old guy', over 50, but STILL love to RIP IT UP,
(just pick my spots better now...lol)
& I don't plan on quitting while I have breath,
& the means to do so...
Paul Newman was, & will always be, MY HERO.
10-12-2011, 01:02 PM
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I saw Matt's interview on adamcarolla's carcast. He seems like a cool guy.
That was a very cool video! I wished I could have seen the motor and more of the interior in the video.
That was a very cool video! I wished I could have seen the motor and more of the interior in the video.
10-12-2011, 01:59 PM
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Well Said Callaway.
Matt's a really good guy. I've been friends with him for two years, and the whole Smoking Tire crew now lives together. He's a good guy, knows a frightening amount about cars, and can drive. After that podcast interview he nicknamed Adam "Tangent" because the conversation drifted more than a 16 yr old in a wet parking lot. But any listener of Adam's podcasts knows that.
Matt's a really good guy. I've been friends with him for two years, and the whole Smoking Tire crew now lives together. He's a good guy, knows a frightening amount about cars, and can drive. After that podcast interview he nicknamed Adam "Tangent" because the conversation drifted more than a 16 yr old in a wet parking lot. But any listener of Adam's podcasts knows that.
10-12-2011, 03:03 PM
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Beautiful car! Great video, wish I could have been behind the wheel! Art Morrison has done a wonderful job combining heritage, horsepower and handling. I love rodstorations, you get the classic looks with today's power and handling without all the battery draining electronics that are on my C5 and my wife's C6.
10-12-2011, 04:06 PM
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It would be great to see a 'walkaround', with everything opened up...
Lil' John
10-12-2011, 04:21 PM
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I've seen the car several times while it was being built and after it was finished. There was a thread here recently about the cost of paint jobs and some azzwipe stated this car has a $30K paint job. Sorry but the body seams are very visible and the metallic could have been laid better by Stevie Wonder.
Jim
Jim
Thanks for the comments guys - it is a fun car and an exhaustive build that kinda snowballed out of control. Like Matt said on the video it has a 50/50 F/R weight distribution so it's very well balanced and just a kick to drive.
10-12-2011, 04:48 PM
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WOW- So I'm guessing you were dropping by Byers shop when it was painted then or did you drop by the house when Art and I were building it? Way to trash-talk one of the most respected and high quality shops in the NW.
Thanks for the comments guys - it is a fun car and an exhaustive build that kinda snowballed out of control. Like Matt said on the video it has a 50/50 F/R weight distribution so it's very well balanced and just a kick to drive.
Thanks for the comments guys - it is a fun car and an exhaustive build that kinda snowballed out of control. Like Matt said on the video it has a 50/50 F/R weight distribution so it's very well balanced and just a kick to drive.
10-12-2011, 05:15 PM
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10-12-2011, 06:16 PM
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I saw the car at the shop and at Sema years ago. I never really paid much attention to it because I'm not a resto-mod fan. Someone posted here that it had a $30K paint job so when I saw it at GoodGuys this summer, I took a closer look. From 20 feet away you could see the seams that run from the inside of the headlight openings down to the grill opening and in the same area, the metallic was sprayed way too heavy, sagged and shows up as a dark area. I'd seen enough.
I never said a single work about Art's shop. I and many of my car builder buddies have bought many of his products and you're correct, they are the highest quality on the market.
Jim
10-12-2011, 06:23 PM
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Enjoyed the video and the build, thanks for sharing.
10-12-2011, 08:25 PM
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I saw the car at the shop and at Sema years ago. I never really paid much attention to it because I'm not a resto-mod fan. Someone posted here that it had a $30K paint job so when I saw it at GoodGuys this summer, I took a closer look. From 20 feet away you could see the seams that run from the inside of the headlight openings down to the grill opening and in the same area, the metallic was sprayed way too heavy, sagged and shows up as a dark area. I'd seen enough.
I never said a single work about Art's shop. I and many of my car builder buddies have bought many of his products and you're correct, they are the highest quality on the market.
Jim
I never said a single work about Art's shop. I and many of my car builder buddies have bought many of his products and you're correct, they are the highest quality on the market.
Jim
I've taken on task of quizzing people about quality of vehicles HRIA has selected to be Reception cars in both their Booth and at the front entrance to North Hall as part of the SEMA 2011 Opinion Leader Program.
So if you see an old man standing with a good looking Lady (20 years younger than me) with Lydia on her name tag at the North Hall entrance you might not want to stop and look at car(s) as you will be quized...
10-12-2011, 08:37 PM
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Le Mans Master
Since you are going to be at SEMA again this year, you might want to stay away from the North Hall entrance, if not you will be asked to give honest opinion on type of car(s) you don't like and what you don't like about them as well as quality...LOL
I've taken on task of quizzing people about quality of vehicles HRIA has selected to be Reception cars in both their Booth and at the front entrance to North Hall as part of the SEMA 2011 Opinion Leader Program.
So if you see an old man standing with a good looking Lady (20 years younger than me) with Lydia on her name tag at the North Hall entrance you might not want to stop and look at car(s) as you will be quized...
I've taken on task of quizzing people about quality of vehicles HRIA has selected to be Reception cars in both their Booth and at the front entrance to North Hall as part of the SEMA 2011 Opinion Leader Program.
So if you see an old man standing with a good looking Lady (20 years younger than me) with Lydia on her name tag at the North Hall entrance you might not want to stop and look at car(s) as you will be quized...
In your avatar, which one is you? I'll keep my eye open for you. There are so many "booth babes" that I never get a look at their name tags so Lydia really isn't much of a help.
See ya in couple of weeks.
Jim
10-12-2011, 08:57 PM
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Melting Slicks
Having been invited, and going, to SEMA for the last few decades, I'll be happy to give my opinion. I've built, including paint, several nationally recognized cars so I feel qualified to judge the quality of ANY build.
In your avatar, which one is you? I'll keep my eye open for you. There are so many "booth babes" that I never get a look at their name tags so Lydia really isn't much of a help.
See ya in couple of weeks.
Jim
In your avatar, which one is you? I'll keep my eye open for you. There are so many "booth babes" that I never get a look at their name tags so Lydia really isn't much of a help.
See ya in couple of weeks.
Jim
I'm the good looking one with hat in the Avatar...
10-12-2011, 09:57 PM
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10-13-2011, 08:35 AM
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http://www.artmorrison.com/gallery/m...g2_itemId=8373
A lot more pics-
http://public.fotki.com/CraigMorriso...vette_project/
This is what we started with-
resale red with a lot of different colors underneath.
one of my favorite pics just before it went off to paint and body.