Recently you all will recall that I asked about the where-abouts of the '32 Ford LiL Coffins where -abouts? Sadly (for me and countless others I'm supposing, that's next to a Cardinal sin ) IMO IT, and many, many other grates like it need to be placed in a traveling cavalcade of Americas tributes to the hotrods/customs of the arts, going to all auto musems still operating, ( and other operating venues lage enough to house them.
Judging ftom how several race teams have fared in the lasr week or so, that's gonna be a hard sell....too much potential for damage en route
Sounds great. Okay. First, we just have to round up all the coolest Hot Rods of all time. Piece of pie. Easy as cake.
I just sent Larry a "wet towel" message. It would be wonderful IF Only But we have @Ryan to thank for allowing us the means of enjoying our niche culture.
It won't happen, there would not be enough crowd drawn to justify the logistics, effort, special insurance and expense. The entire endeavor would be deeply in the red money wise. This isn't the 1960's anymore, hot rods and show cars don't permeate through the mainstream and create a buzz with the public like they used to. For example, we recently had a vendor appreciation party at my job which included everyone in my shop bringing whatever special car they have out for the celebration. I, of course, brought the '31 Ford. The car that got the most attention? A super modified, late model BMW with a crackle tune, followed by all of the guys with their kitted out camping rigs. My car was essentially the odd one out, the only hot rod, nothing more than a sideshow freak to the masses. Other than a minute or two of looking my little pickup over, most people just passed by it. And that's ok with me, but the reality is the crowds are more interested in features and amenities rather than roof chops and stepped frames. Anyone that has genuine interest and wants to see these types of cars in a museum will have to hoof it and go visit there themselves, not the other way around.
The times, they are a changing, as the old tin gives way to the new plastic. Little by little as generations change so will their interest in nostalgia.
I've had a busy day so getting back to this has been a chore, I'll put forth what little I can little by little. Funding?? Your getting ahead of the game. First thing is, should it, can it ,could it be done? Decision by most of all the committed CAR LOVERS OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE CUSTOM/ HOTROD FAMILY ( no Gerorge Sorros, Bill Gates types) They set the Parmiters. Individual with the incentive to do so , people commited to do so. They set the business plan and amount needed and when and how to fund this. Or something akin to this, I'm not a business major, just a manufacturing engineer who can't spell worth a damn. I do know this, I have never backed down from something I thought worth while and IMHO, this would be that. ( negative thoughts get thee behide me). At 86, travel handicapped, computer bound all I offer is educated advise so being one the group is beyond my capabilities and I' m not quaillified to boot, but there are dozens of good/great individuals that should be more than excited to join in to a new and exciting adventure in keeping this one-of a kind-human experence alive. now on to the next post (I hope with crap computer I work with.
YOURY JOKING OF COURSE, THEY ARE ROUNDED UP. SITTING AS DUST GATHERTHERS IN MUSEUEMS GOING TO WASTE, UNAPPRECATED BY BORED HOUSEWIVES, KIDS WHO COULD CARE LESS WHILE GUYS LIKE US DRAG OUR FAMILIES, & DRULLING, AFTER DRIVING FROM SEATTLE TO NEBRASKA.
The idea has potential BUT, it would take a team of really dedicated folks willing to assume the management and operational logistics of such an "on the road" enterprise including costs and insurance.
I would have thought that you would realize it was a joke by the emojis. I guess not..... And, you should probably stop YELLING!! at people that have a difference of opinion.
The insurance, liability and willingness of numerous owners to put their basically irreplicable cars in the hands of a single entity to cart them around the country has very little chance of ever being feasible logistically or financially IMO. The GNRS basically does something like this already every year with a different theme and I would guess it gets way more cars out to that than something like this would ever be able to truck around the country.. As stated much easier for the people to come to the cars at an event like that than the cars to the people.
,Had for gotten THAT(OOOO) MEANT YELLING!! I WILL CEASE....... IMMEADIATLY VERY BAD AND I AM REGETFULY SORRY !!! I DIDNT CATCH THE emojis.
What you point out is certainly true K13, TWO TRUCK TOM PM'd, me this morning saying pretty much the same thing. Even knowing what I know now at 86, having gained the experiences and knowledge I have since I was 50, I would darn sure be be looking into a joint venture with the LeMay Auto Museum, just 8 miles south of my back yard in Tacoma Washinton. They do rotate, or did on a regular schedule with other museums cars of intrest. I'll call them and propose bring in some of what I am suggesting in this post for us northwest boys. LeMays
Ford did it in the sixties with the Cavalcade of Customs. These were Ford products done by Barris and a host of other name shops and displayed at Ford Dealers around the country. All of the reasons why this wouldn't work today are very valid.
Sound Idea talking with an established Co. that already is doing a similar menu. LeMays is outstanding and I try to go twice a year and seldom see the same cars twice. They have this figured out. I bet they would be willing to coach. Why start from scratch?
I think money talks, in this case. Pick on major show, such as the Street Rod Nations or whatever, and pay these guys who own these car a few bucks, travel money, meals, hotel and maybe they will show up. Of course, don't expect to see any of these cars coming in off the highway but rather on the back of a trailer.
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