Customs The Atomic Punk.........going down the road.

i cant beleive it didnt go higher... thats amazing. guess you gotta go barrett jackson to get what things are worth sometimes... glad i didnt try to pad the bidding like i was going to!

 

That ****s, was hoping it would go for $100K+

Johnboy

 

Man I thought for sure it would hit around 150K...might have to tour around a bit and then let the big money guys at Barrett-Jackson empty their pockets

 

sign of the market right now..too bad he didnt build it like 3 years ago..he would have gotten a way bigger hit than that in my opinion..

if you have the guts for it..take it to B.J. and see where it goes..
or better yet...Drive the friggen **** out of it and enjoy it..

 

I'm afraid its a bad time to sell big ticket items. Even the rich folk are worried about paying their bills. Hopefully he can afford to hold it till things recover then clean up.

Maybe he'll trade for my 4k shares of GM stock?? That might be worth something some day .... I hope.

I like that bubble car way better than Orbitron!

 

The auction mentioned that there were a few more show tours and dates he was invitied to...not to mention more magazine coverage...I bet after more exposure (if more coverage than the R&C cover is possible) and possibly a BJ auction he'll get the $$$ it deserves...

 

I'm actually glad to see it went to 85gs in todays market! It means there is still a little money somewhere. I agree it would of done much better a couple years ago, after all, Dueces annd such that were bringing 60 to 80 2 years ago won't even get 20g opening bids nowdays. Plowboy, sorry it didn't meet reserve but even to get as high as it did means you've built a hell of a car!

 

Or drive it to Barret Jackson and watch everyone flip out that the car is a driver........and as the car goes the the B-J auction have "Weesner" drive it and it will be as "El Jefe" said......."Weesner under gl***"..

Sorry to hear that it did not sell for ALOT more.........but, in all seriousness.......people about 50 years from today will say that they say that they saw "Plowboys car build up on the HAMB" and that they could have bought it for just 85g's.......and then wonder where the car is.......it will be hiding in a barn somewhere in the future next to farm equipment.

Chris

 

Fantastic car. Hope to see it in person sometime. Plowboy, you are near Chicago, eh?? Can I make a field trip?

 

i touched that car once

 

I touched that car a lot!! Plus i made Aaron put it in a dusty old barn and told him it would be a centerfold shot..ha ha ha...****ER. Cover of Rod and Custom??? No way...

Spike

 

Atomic Punk has to make the rounds some. She deserves it and Aaron deserves all the credit for the build, at least I think he does. ;-) Then put her up on e-bay. Let her get the glory while still in the hands of the creator.

 

Next time, lower your reserve, take the 85K and run. You'll never see an offer like that again for years, not in this economy. I was surprised he p***ed up that kind of money in today's economic crisis.....

 

85K? Thats a whole lot of busch light.

 

That's the difference between NEEDING to sell it and WANTING to sell it. ha ha ha I figured I'd offer it up while it was fresh in case someone wanted a car to show this winter so I could get started on another car. If I don't sell it, I will drive the snot out of it next summer and I won't be afraid to screw it up. I am really hard on cars, anyone who has seen the spacetruck and ridden with me will agree. ha ha ha

Also, I have had several offers outside of e-bay. A lot of people that buy non essential big ticket items don't like bidding on e-bay where everyone knows their business. Ebay is the cheapest advertising out there whether or not your car sells on there. Mine had 30,000 views and 1300 people watching it. Whether the car sold or not, that auction allowed me to sell just a bunch of T-shirt! ha ha ha

Why is everyone so pumped up on the Barrett Jackson auction anyway? I only see hot rods selling for pennies on the dollar down there. Why would I spend 2 grand in travel expenses to take my car to a no reserve auction? Even if it brought a hundred down there, I would have to hand 10 grand right back to them. So a hundred thousand dollar car is still only an $88,000 car now isn't it?...and they wouldn't let me sell T-shirts there without buying an expensive vendor spot would they? ha ha ha

I appreciate everyones insight, but whether or not I sell it, I will be doing OK. I will have no problems driving my car to the burger stand and seeing it in my garage every night. ha ha ha

I have been contacted by a few promoters to bring the car around this winter, but I am too lazy to do that myself. ha ha ha

If you want to see it in person, send an e-mail to the autorama folks and let them know you want it on the circuit.....

http://www.autorama.com/casi/index.html

 

that's the smart thing for them to do, but they need to add a couple of other cars, load 'em up on a car hauler and make a big deal out the tour!

 

I really think the Atomic Punk should be in Tony Stark's garage for the next Iron Man movie.

 

All you guys are talking about how the economy is down and that's the reason why it didn't get any higher are all wrong!! People that can afford a $100K car aren't hurting in this economy they are scooping properties and ***ets up left and right for change, only to liquidate when the economy starts to get better.

 

I agree E-bay is the greatest advertizing for the money. I just sold a project to a guy in Australia for what I was asking on ebay. 100 watchers and no bids. He was one of the watchers.

 

Not always true. The rich, who play big, can also lose big. I met a guy a few yrs ago that complained of losing 20 million the prior year. I told him to shut the **** up. I'll never have 20 million to lose

 

Sent them an Email... here's the copy.

There's a car out there that goes by the name "Atomic Punk." It was built by Aaron Grote whom has showed it at the Detroit AutoRama and it was wildly successful there. I was wondering if this car was going to tour the circuit as the only location I get to see is in Salt Lake City, UT.

This vehicle is a running, DRIVING, homage to a famous "show rod" builder Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and I'd love to see it. I'm sure I'm not the only one, either.

Recently, this car was offered in an auction on eBay and had 30,000 veiwers. I should mention that this car's build is featured on the forum at Jalopy Journal a website with over 60 thousand members. I think this car would be a great candidate to "tour" the country... then I'd get to see it in person too! Hahaha!

 

Hopefully it will go to a good home.

 

When it gets re-listed on ebay I'll have more questions to ask, that was the best read I've had in a long time, plowboy, you are a genius, you shoulda been a writer, or a mime or something.

 

If you are really going to drivve it than there is only one thing to do.........we must race.

 

How about a new line of Atomic Punk T-shirts that say "Thanks for your interest in my item!"?

 

that's for the new underwear line...

 

i still want to see smoky burnouts and hear the hemiiiii ROAR

 

I really want to see that thing in person. I will send an email as well.

 

No......... stop, I'm gonna wee!!!!!!

 

this information will certainly add to the cars "history" one day...


Q: Hello, Kris Kringle here. I was wondering if I could borrow your fine sled to deliver a few bazillion packages on the 25th of December. Merry Christmas! Nov-13-08
A: No Kris, I know you are a swell guy and all, but you can not borrow the car. That is a lot of wear and tear for one night. You can, however, purchase the car and do what ever you please in it. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: I HOPE YOUR RESERVE IS 250K, SHAMEFULL OTHERWISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nov-13-08
A: Thanks, but the reserve is actually much less than that! I have had a couple people call me trying to lowball me and tell me they could have this car built for less what I am asking. If you think that is the case, give me the name and number of the guy who would do a quality job for that and it will save me a lot of grief next time. But hey, we don't build these things because we want to get rich now do we? For two winters and all the time in between them this car was my sole existance after work every day and all weekend long. If I wasn't working on it, I was thinking about what I was going to do when I got home. People seem to be watching a lot of TV and think you can slap a car like this together in a week. That ain't the case folks. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: Trade you your car for my wife? Shes hot and young. dont know which one i would love more! Nov-12-08
A: Sorry, human trafficing is illegal in the states. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: Hello, my name is Tom from Finland, I'm wondering if I'll fit comfortably within the bubble whilst wearing my leather biker cap? I understand it would expensive to ship the Punk to Finland so I'm wondering if you could hold it for about 8 weeks and have it delivered to San Francisco (The Castro), I'll be visiting. And mo, thank you for giving us a chance to be interested in your item, your magnificent gleaming, throbbing red item. Nov-12-08
A: Well Tom, as long as I have been paid, I would be glad to hold your throbbing red unit as long as you would like me to. How thick is your cap? I think you will be OK fitting in there. Fell free to bid accordingly. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: Hi, I am going to enter the long list of comments and questions. My comments first. I am a huge fan of Ed Roth and the whole 60's culture and this by far is one of the best, most incredibly looking custom cars I have seen since the car shows of the 60's. If you don't do this for a living, you certainly should. This is what custom car building is all about. Good luck. I wish I had the money, I would buy it sight unseen. Now the question. would it be possible to by a set of pictures of the car? Maybe 8 x 11. Thanks, Daryl Nov-12-08
A: Thanks for the compliments! ....but if I were relying on selling this car to make my paycheck for the last year or so of effort, after subtracting the parts I have in it, I would be eating government cheese if you figured out how much I was making an hour. Therefore I intend on keeping my day job with my 401k and 3 weeks paid vacation. I don't have any pics of the Punk for sale, but you can get the new Rod and Custom magazine, pull out the *****in' centerfold and staple it to your wall. Of course, you may also procure yourself a groovy T-shirt by clicking on my other auctions and grabbing yourself one. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: Hello, Is the intake and carb set up 8x2's or 8x1's ? thanks for your time Nov-12-08
A: There are eight holley 94's on there. They are all functioning carbs hooked up on a progressive linkage. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: I must say you inspire me.(However Stupid people don't need inspiration) Just yesterday I was reading your ad and said to myself WTF I'm sitting here drinking coffee dreaming, get your *** out in the shop and get to work. So I head to the garage drag an old buick and a 60's wagon inside and start cutting them up for the next 6 hours by the time I was done I had a large pile of s**** steel, I'm now outa oxygen and cut-off wheels, a nearly severed trigger finger (three days before deer season), and a serious case of depression. On the bright side I got $57 outa the s**** and my wife took it to buy a large inflatable santa and she is happy the cars are outa the yard. As soon as my trigger finger heals I'm going to blow that santa full of buck shot! we'll see who gets the last laugh here. Nov-12-08
A: You screwed up when you had those cars all cut apart. Instead of hauling them off you should have spent the next couple of years hammering, welding, and grinding and turned them into a different car like I did. However, I believe that you may be the smarter of the two of us and came out money ahead. I had to go to the ER once building the Atomic Punk as well. It is not a real project unless it kills you just a little bit....Be careful with that Santa and don't shoot your eye out. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: I was looking for a tractor and ran across yours... it's quite a nice one although I'm not certain if it's and International or an Allis Chalmers. Did you "modify" it somehow? Would you be willing to build me a matching manure spreader if I win your auction? Lastly can you please tell me what it's ***led and registered as... I have a whole bunch of DUI's and my insurance company and the state said I can't drive a car any more so as long as I put one of those big orange triangles on it we should be good to go. Thanks! I'm very excited to bid on this... oh... by the way how many cup holders does it have? Nov-11-08
A: No cupholders, and it is a ****shutt. About the manure spreader, you will find too much BS here to get rid of it all. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: in your auction, you state "5. If you roll up to the Star Trek convention in this thing you will most likely have your choice of EITHER of the chicks that are there (or possibly both of them if you play your cards right, it depends on your Wookie)." silly man ... wookies are from star WARS, not star trek ... Nov-11-08
A: Sorry, all of the space geek trivia in my head is about the movie "The Ice Pirates" I am just bitter there are no comventions for that movie....yet. So, were you at the convention? Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: Do you think there's any chance this fine rod will run for President in 2012? Nov-11-08
A: I think the campaign slogans of "more carbureators for every engine" or the Roth favorite "A hot rod for every garage" would be awesome platforms to run on. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: AWESOME! Featured for FREE at PULSELIST. Home of the Most Popular Ebay Auctions. Nov-11-08
A: Is that a good thing or is my auction just kind of freakish like Carrot Top? Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: This is a great car. Being a high profile vehicle, I could use it to shoot a naked love scene for my next movie-- and no pillars would be in the way of the camera. That said, will this car fit two men comfortably in it? Nov-11-08
A: Would it be a gay astronaut movie called "Brokeback Asteroid" or something like that? What does it pay, and would you have a cleanup crew on set?? Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: Man, a crawl space. With cinder blocks. Painted with latex, but a word of warning. Gotta watch out for ra****s. Nasty devils. Will steal everything you own. Worse than an ex-wife. They love lug nuts. Lost seventeen one night. No good ra****s. They got nimble fingers you know. Will grab all your knobs so keep the windows rolled up, or in your case, locked down. Great car. And I really liked your ad. Good luck. Nov-11-08
A: I have a lot of rac****s at my place. They mostly just poop all over everything. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: Any chance you could run the car by my house and see if my one legged girlfriend can get in it without chippin the paint? The snow here is starting to let up so now would be a good time for me and her. Thanks Scott Nov-11-08
A: Sorry, you are a little out of the way for a test drive. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: How fast have you had this thing ? Thank you for your interest in my question. Nov-11-08
A: You wouldn't believe the looks you get hauling down the interstate in this thing! Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: Looks like all the work of the cars going back to the roots of the hot rod is over. Were back to the building cars for car shows. back to the gold chainers. whats next maybe some billet on your next over the top car? Nov-11-08
A: Huh?????? Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: hey man, every day I log on to read your questions, Its becoming an underground phenom. here in North Carolina. Down at the local trailer park weve dedicated every tuesday night as official "plowfink" night. We dress up with goldfish bowls on our heads and fill em up with icehouse while chasing a greased pig. You oughta come. Nov-11-08
A: You guys are smart shoppers. WIth the extra alcohol content in icehouse it is like drinking 2 beers with each one. In college we would get kegs of "Lite Ice" I don't even know if they still make it, but you could have people p***ed out with half the beer. Thrifty, I say! I will try to make it after the series finale of "the Shield". Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: Hey - Nice car. I used to have one just like it in high school. Well, it did have similar chrome trim on the fins. I would tell you that you are a tremendous talent in both car building and humor but that might give a big head which could lead to bursting your bubble. Then it would be back to Iceland, Cuba and all that stuff. Instead, you will just have to accept my admiration for a job well done. Nov-11-08
A: Thanks for the compliments! I don't plan on giving up my day job here at the fertilizer plant anytime soon. Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: Next time you and me and lil Mike are in a group hug, I hope some of your carbuilin' talent rubs off on me......BTW=Great car farmboy.....later-choprods Nov-11-08
A: The world famous Kenny Baker, top chopping guru, and loner, from Elmer, MO wants some of me to rub off on him. Ha right. Keep on Keepin' on brotha. There is a better chance of Lil Mike rubbin' off on both of us. ha ha ha
Q: i noticed you end most of your questions with " thanks for your interest in my item " totally beavis and ****head. i am listening to 80's on the 8 on xm. they are playing " blister in the sun... big hands you know you are the one..." Nov-11-08
A: I always ***umed that "Big hands" was the guys proctologist. The Boneyard is a far superior station. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: SWEEEET! You got talent, dude! Nov-11-08
A: Thanks Dude! Thanks for you interest in my item.
Q: I love the questions you are receiving...a good laugh is always enjoyable. A serious question: Could you describe the release, lock, actuation of the bubble and is it removable for driving on days that you want the breeze in your face? I'm not looking for another Garage Queen...I want to drive that ****er around and scare women and children! Thanks! Nov-11-08
A: For safety reasons, I did not want the top to be permanantly attached to the actuator. The Guy who owned the Orbitron got stuck in his car for over an hour and had to break the bubble to get out. In mine, the top opens independantly of the mechanism. You can throw the top open and get out at any time. It is fine for in town, but for on the highway, I have tabs mounted on the bottom of the ring to pin the top down, it does want to lift a bit due to the aerodynamics of it. Included in the price of the car is a groovy stainless atomic symbol key ring that my buddy Gordy made for me attached to the pin. The top is on a remote control and opens and closes from a couple hundred feet away. If you would like, the top is removable just by pulling out a large bolt that is the hinge pin. If you take the top off, it would just be another roadster, trust me, you will do more to freak out the women and children by cruising this baby with the top on. Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: does it have wipers for the bubble???? im looking for a everyday driver??? tone loc Nov-10-08
A: No wipers I would suggest rain X, but wouldn't it be neat to put one in the middle that would just continuously go around the bubble without stopping??....and Hey Ton, let me tell you one thing, you know she gets 50 dollars to make you holler 'cause she gets paid to do the wild thing. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: good luck hope it goes way past yer reserve!!!!!! Nov-10-08
A: Thanks man! Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: I am an official with the International Congress of Yahtzee Professionals. We are interested in using your automobile as the official dice tumbler for the 2008 Yahtzee Olympics scheduled for December in Rantoul, Illinois. Can you fabricate 6 large large fuzzy dice to go with the vehicle? Also, how long will this vehicle withstand vigorous shaking? Nov-10-08
A: I know an awesome upholstery guy that could indeed make those dice for you. That hemi would do a fine job of shaking for you. Couldn't you find a better place than Rantucky Illinois for your tournament, you know, like Gary, Indiana or something? Thanks for your interest in my item?
Q: HeY ... Great car !! Great work ! Good luck ! Nov-10-08
A: Thanks for the compliments. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: Has Barris signed the dash yet? It's only a matter of time! When he does, please make sure he uses water soluble ink for once. Nov-10-08
A: I don't think George has seen it yet in person. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOUR RESERVE IS BUT IT CANT BE WORTH WHAT YOUR ASKING I LOOKED I KELLY BLUE BOOK SEVERAL TIMES AND ITS NOT LISTED, I USED TO HAVE THE COOLEST CAR AROUND UNTIL YOU BUILT THIS,WELL AT LEAST I STILL HAVE MY BIKE,BOAT,AND HELICOPTER NICE WORK SINCERELY YOURS BRUCE WAYNE (AKA) BATMAN! PS.HOW ABOUT AN ATOMIC PUNK BLOG. Nov-10-08
A: Thanks Bruce! Since you are such a philanthropist why don't you support the arts and buy my car??? Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: Wow I can't beleive your selling this beautiful piece of art-It just got featured in Rod and Custom...Why sell it? Nov-10-08
A: I like building cars, simple enough. For me to build the next one, I have to sell this one. I suppose if I won the lottery I could keep everything and pay someone to keep them all clean, but until then I need the money and the space to move on to the next one. Thanks for your interest im my item.
Q: HI.YOU HAVE A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR.YOU SHOULD BE WRITING FOR JAY LENO. Nov-09-08
A: What does it pay? Can I do it from my couch and just get my check direct deposited into my bank account? Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: hey plowfink: i don't believe the story about the top. i have never found an all night rave in iceland and i have looked long and hard. thanks Nov-09-08
A: You and I obviously travel in different social circles. I am sure we were in Iceland because I also visited all those planes that were under the ice up there. Maybe it was Greenland though, we were partying after all. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: I used to love burnin' ants when I was a kid, do you think I could move up to bigger critters with this? vtwinsideways Nov-09-08
A: There is air conditioning in this car, believe me, it is easier said than done. No frying allowed! Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: hello just wanted to say how i enjoyed reading your ad for that cool car. no bull and right to the point. not only are you talented in building such a cool car you should try your hand at a citcom for hot rodders. maybe get ron howard to produce it. if the show gets off the ground ill send you my address for the royalty checks... ron Nov-09-08
A: Thanks for the compliments! The best show ever was "American Body Shop" on Comedy Central. It was short lived. I was devistated when it was cancelled after about 5 episodes. I like watching all of the tough guys on TV though. They are all pretty funny. The general public must think that everyone that builds cars and bikes are a bunch of *****s, well except for Foose, he's pretty nice. When did it become a prerequisite that you have to fabricate a "tough guy" image first to build a good car? By the way, I do have a tattoo, but it isn't finished. So I guess I am psuedo tough. ha ha ha Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: Some day will Barris tell everyone he built it?Nice car...no scratch that, totally insane piece of machinery might describe it better! Nov-09-08
A: Better yet, you can tell everyone you built it if you buy it! Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: Look, All **** aside. I read the artical in the Rod&Custom and I gotta say you are one talented dude. I saw the original bubble cars from various builders when I was a kid at the LA auto shows. I thought it was a restoration at first glance. When I started to read the article and stop just drooling on the pics. I was blown away. Congrats and good liuk in future ventures. Nov-09-08
A: Thanks for the compliments! Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: I'm not really interested in your 'item',but your car is pretty cool Nov-09-08
A: Thanks! Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: I can offer you 12bucks, 3prs of slightly worn, Micheal Jordon edition Hanes underwear, EVERY issue ever of Martha Stewart Living, and a 50% ownership stake in my Sanatary business, You Dump It-We Pump It. Deal? Nov-08-08
A: It depends, send me the financial statements of your last 12 quarters. Martha's pretty hot. Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: Does it come with its own Pope? Nov-08-08
A: I can't joke about the Pope, I don't want to go to Hell. Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: How did you get Josh to kiss your *** and tell you what a great description of the car you have ???? Good Luck (jusjunk) Nov-08-08
A: I don't know, but I'll take it. Everyone knows that he builds some kick *** rides himself. The first time I met Josh he had just finished his 32 Tudor Sedan...for the first time. We were at the 2nd Road Rocket show in Indy. I think there were only about 20 of us there. He is another example of how you don't have to be a "name" to build some awesome quality stuff. Also in attendance that day was upholstery guru extrodinaire Dave Martinez who did the upholstery in the Atomic Punk and is now the upholstery guy for the stars! ha ha ha The midwest don't need no coast, fool! Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: i have a really neat Nova to trade. grey with full ZZtop strippin on the side, tubbed in the back with 14" slicks and aluminum "She's got legs" edition cragar trick wheels. Full tweed interior with pink and purple carpet and neon treatment. it was sponsored by Nuprin in a 1987 commercial of theirs where a small vietnamese man drove it, and is known as "little, yellow, different" after the commercial. I am figuring its value to be around $150k being that my neighboor offered me his double wide and 3 donkeys in an even trade. I heard you give great lap danses, and I was thinking we could work out a trade, my nova for this beauty, and i will even throw in a copy of my own version of the "sharp dressed man" video where i am in full drag (its a real hit at the local 5 and dime). Also, as a deal maker, not deal breaker, I am willing to throw in a limited edition "let's trade Obama for Yo Mamma!" tshirt that i just printed last night. - TouchdownTodd - hamber and man who dreams of you nightly Nov-08-08
A: You may jest Todd, but Billy Gibbons is the reason that I have this hot rod sickness. If it weren't for the hot cars and scantily clad ladies I saw on Mtv in my formative years, I probably would have paid more attention to school and became a dentist like my brother. If I were you I would keep that pro-streeted beauty tucked away in your garage next to your van and Gremlin and keep it until that style is the next craze, it is only a matter of time. So, tell me about these dreams, you aren't having nocturnal emissions are you???...and by the way, a man can never own too many mules. Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: This is a great car!!! I would like to know who did the bubble top. I'm looking to do a car with a top like yours thanks again. Tim Nov-08-08
A: I will tell you the whole story that didn't make it into the magazine article. I flew down to Mexico and caught a boat over to Cuba. I met up with a former KGB agent there. Everyone knows those guys run the fomer Soviet Union now. I made a deal with him to buy a surplus bubble from the Russian space program. He also ***ured me that he could get me some that were radiation free, since they seem to have a lot of problems over there with their nuclear ****nal, power plants, and subarines all falling apart and leaking. He shipped it to Iceland where I met him at an all night rave club. I don't have to tell you what a time that was! I snuck it aboard Robert Ballard's ship when he was out giving tours of the ***anic while secretly searching for lost US subs. Talk about sneaky! We stopped off in Canada for some beer and backbacon and then I snuck it across the border disguised as a large R2D2 head. That's pretty much how it was done. Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: Is this car certified for air and or space flight? Did this car come ur**** also?? Nov-08-08
A: Sorry, I am not a certiflied flight mechanic. I am however a Certified Crop Advisor. I p***ed a test and everything! Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: hi dude this is one cool lunar rod i sure like to own nice work nick from the uk ps hope she sells for u good luck Nov-08-08
A: Thanks Dude! Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: Would you trade for a brand new hibachi grill and some cash? Nov-08-08
A: You bet, if you have enough cash! Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: How can I roll down the window, and show off my ink? (You inspire Nov-08-08
A: Just take off your shirt and oil yourself up! You can see your whole body in this thing. Pretty awesome, huh? I don't want to brag, but I have some pretty impressive sleeves myself, they're plaid. Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: I noticed alot of the question people ask seem foolish and stupid to me.....is there a limit to how high of an I.Q. it takes to purchase and drive this car? I actually have a high school equivilancy diploma and feel that I may be to well educated to feel comfortable buying and driving this tub. Would a labotomy or lots of mind altering drugs be useful if I was to consider purchasing/driving one of these? Also is this a foreign or domestic car? I havent seen one at our local dealer yet but we live in the country and the newer model cars don't get here till spring. Love the color it reminds me of my bowling ball. Thanks. VV Nov-08-08
A: Well moparman, mama always said stupid is as stupid does. I don't wanna brag or nothin' but I gradiated from one of Indiana's finest universities, they gave me a piece of paper that says so and everything! I met some of the most idiotic people there in those dormitories. There were people there that were as dumb as my next door neighbor here in the Shady Acres mobile home community (and let me tell you, Roy sure is dumb, I caught him out back trying to milk his chickens!). Apparantly all it takes to be a collidge gradiate these days is a good banker and a payment plan. I certainly can not in good faith condone mind altering drugs. While they sure helped the Rolling Stones, they didn't do much to aid Guns and Roses and actually gave their original drummer a chemical partial labotomy. This car is a gen-u-ine product of the USofA so feel free to bid accordingly. Could you send me pics of the bowling ball I'd like to see it??? What's your top score? Mine's 135. Not too shabby, eh? Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: If your trailer park allows Koi would they allow livestock? If they do... Would you take 20 Milk Goats, & 2 Ducks in trade? (Not mine but my neighbors)(wingnutz) Nov-08-08
A: I don't want duck poop in my Koi pond so those would be a definite no. Send pics of the goats especially if you have some in high heels and stockings. Thanks for your interest in my item! Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: Rather than being buried in this car I'd like to just marinate myself in formaldehyde inside and then spend eternity on display in some boutique hotel lobby, or at car shows if my skin turns greens and my tongue hangs out. Or would it make a better daily driver? Nov-08-08
A: I am not sure how formaldehyde would react to the lexan in the bubble, so I suggest that you just drive it. Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: I've never done it in a bubbletop car before. Do you think I could borrow it for a night before it goes to it's new owner? Thanks for the consideration. Nov-07-08
A: Anything's possible. It's hard out here for a Pimp!
Q: i would like to bid but A. i don't have any money. 2. i am very gascious and definatly want to avoid bubbles. C. don't think it would go good in the snow. 4. would bring up bad childhood memories of my dad forcing me to play the game "trouble" every night. Nov-07-08
A: 1. It's only money, they print more every day. 2. Beano C. I would include a pair of snow tires if I could keep the slicks. 4. You must have been a terrible board game player.
Q: So this isn't a question really.. I just wanted to say, you got a *****in' car man. Ed "Big Daddy Roth(R.I.P) would be proud. He's probably giving you a huge thumbs up from hot rod heaven. Nov-07-08
A: Thanks! I would hope so. Well, either that, or he would think I was an idiot. ha ha ha
Q: you are my new icon for super cool. What a beautiful build, great craftsmanship. Beautiful work. I wish I could afford it, you've inspired me, my Norton P-11 cafe is getting shot with red metalflake this weekend. Nov-07-08
A: The world needs more flake, but I think you can do better with your choice of "Icon". A fat balding guy sitting in his garage listening to the boneyard on XM radio while drinking beer and cutting up cars is nothing to aspire to. I look up Paul Ruebens myself. Now that guy has it going on.
Q: BEST DESCRIPTION I'VE EVER READ! Questions and answears are pretty good too. Glad to see it bringing "real" money.. Economy crissis my ***. That just means the Rich guys might only buy 3 cars rather than 5 this year. Joshua Shaw Nov-07-08
A: You and I both know that us hilljacks in the midwest never had money to begin with, so a downturn in the economy means that everyone else now has to live on what we have been living on for years. As for real money, at 55 grand I figure I would be getting less than a dollar an hour out of the car. There is 17 thousand in the motor and ****** alone. I'm not afraid to yank it apart and throw all the pieces into another car if I don't sell it. ha ha ha If I was smart I would have borrowed against my house to build this car so our government would bail me out. Instead I actaully paid for it with my own money. Man, am I a ****er! I have more money in this car than I make in a year, all you have to do is eat a lot of mac and cheese and ramen noodles, and sell everything else you have. ha ha ha Thanks Josh, and don't let "the man" keep you down brother.
Q: What? Now that it's Built its no fun anymore? (Kidding) I Just finished Reading about it in the Rod and Custom. I think its Great! I grew up with all the bubble tops and this brought back memories! another great rod from your shop. can't wait for the Next one Nov-07-08
A: It's still fun to have, but I'd rather build a new car than sit around and clean and polish on this one. I want to get started on my next project this winter. If I don't sell the Atomic Punk you will be sure to see me driving the snot out of it next year. There can't be a next one until this one sells though......
Q: Can you arrange to have Roth sign the dash? The world tour is over, so he's probably got some free time. Nov-07-08
A: I am sorry to say, I am not tight with the diamond one. I could put on some spandex and do a feeble attempt at the splits if you would like. Or better, how about I just reach down between my legs and ease the seat back? You know I can feel the heat coming off of the road. Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: I heard a rumor that it will be in the HAMB calendar? How does it photograph in black and white? Nov-07-08
A: Well that would up the value considerably then wouldn't it. I would imagine that it looks spectatular in black and white. I suppose I will have to check out the Jalopy Journal to get one.
Q: My name is Oblong DuPandroid, I am the Vazir of Jaquinistan, I would be interested in your automobile but I am wondering, because of the numerous attempts on my life, if the dome is bulletproof? Nov-07-08
A: It is Lexan, but I cannot say for certain if it is bulletproof. I think you can outrun the insurgents if they are driving your typical 3rd world ***ault vehicle, that being a Toyota pickup with a guy with machine gun standing in the back trying to maintain his balance. To be safe, just surround yourself with you loyal subjects so they can absorb the impact of the bullets. It goes without saying to have them flogged if they scratch the paint though.
Q: i have a 1985 s-10 i'd like to trade for your car. it's been a show truck since 85, when it debuted at the street machine nationals. my cousin cut off the roof, so it is a convertible. i have won many trophies and dash plaques from local shows and it is quite famous in this area. send me your address so i can forward you some polaroid pictures. it's pretty awesome and i think you'll be as excited as i was when i first cruised through the gates of duquoin! Nov-07-08
A: Is it teal green with hot pink splash grafix??? It better have tandem rear axles and an extended bed full of subwoofers if it is to be up to par with my car. I look forward to viewing the pics. When you cruised DuQuoin did you have your shirt off, Lime green Oakley sungl***es on, and your bare chest covered in baby oil?? Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: Can you Up-Armor this vehicle and put a mount for a quad 50 on it? How much would that cost extra. Also I'm a coin collector and can I make payment with bags of pennies? Does it come with goldfish? Nov-07-08
A: I would take spare change as partial payment. I do have some pretty *****in' ****erfly Koi in my goldfish pond. I could probably include one with the sale of the car. They are a little over a foot long... Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: I have been watching your work, This is Perfect. Craig, Whitefeather Design Nov-07-08
A: Thanks Craig!
Q: was this the car at detroit autorama that was down stairs... called the EL-TIKI...???? Nov-07-08
A: No, but the El-Tiki was parked next to this one. It was copper and mine has a big Lexan bubble on it. thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: And I thought you'd never be able to top your Lunar Lander......silly me. CONGRATS! Nov-07-08
A: Thanks for your vote of confidence, but don't expect me to top this one! Thanks for your interest in my item!
Q: you really out did yourself this time hero...i like the santa clause idea though! Nov-07-08
A: Feel free to use my decorating ideas at your home. May I also add that a Pinto wagon up on blocks adorned with *****ling christmas lights in your front yard is a beautiful sight to behold on a crisp December evening.
Q: You mean to tell me If I sold My General Lee clone AND cut my mullet off I could still score chicks with most of their teeth? Nov-07-08
A: I cannot give you a guaranteed answer that if you cut off your mullet you will get the ladies. I know that you have invested a lot of time and effort into growing it so removing it completely must be a difficult decision. Perhaps you need to leave a rat tail just in case I'm wrong. You don't have to sell your General Lee, but if you update it a bit with some 24's and a 12 inch body lift you might be able to pull some chicks from the trailer court I reside in. I prefer my ladies to either have all of their teeth, or none of them.
Q: I'm restoring a 1950's cabinet for my kitchen right now. If the car doesn't sell, would you consider parting out the grill so that I can get one of those doorknobs? Nov-07-08
A: If I do decide to part this car out you will have to buy all of the knobs in one lot, for double what I paid for them since they are now "famous" and have "history". Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: Hello, How solid is the body? I remember reading on the internet that those cars had bad rusting in the rockers and the tool tray thing in the truck. Also, when you chopped it, did you slant the b pillar forward or just slant the a pillar back? And my last question, I was wondering if the car can do wheelies, backflips, and/or somersaults? Thanks for your time, hope to hear from you soon. -Love Nicky Nov-07-08
A: Nicky, to tell you the truth, I haven't yet attemped any of the tricks you have inquired about. Sorry. When I chopped the car the A,B, and C pillars went to the junkyard. All I used was a big O pillar. And Nicky, a word of advice, you shouldn't always beleive what you read on the internet. Of course I just typed this to you on the internet so maybe you shouldn't believe me either.. Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: Does that got a Hemi? Punk rules! Nov-07-08
A: Why yes it does, a big one! Thanks for your interest in my item.
Q: My banker,accountant,ex wife, and kids hate you. I of course think you rule. George Jetson called, he wants his car back. HAHA. K. Nov-06-08
A: Thanks! I, of course, think you should spend some more of their inheritance and put this one in your garage too! It would look really good next to the other one. Come on, your accountant needs to feel useful.