By David Holland? 224 pages of photos...full of great ideas. Its a 40$ book...but I found one at half price for 3.98 Lots of insperation I tell ya.
is there a pic of the Hirohata Merc's dash? I studied that on the wall at a show. I could not get over how tiny, perfect and intricate Von Dutch's 'This Is The City" work was on that dash.
[ QUOTE ] I could not get over how tiny, perfect and intricate Von Dutch's 'This Is The City" work was on that dash. [/ QUOTE ] Did you take pics?
[/ QUOTE ] Did you take pics? [/ QUOTE ] Unk, no. it was proscribed, although that shouldn't have stopped me, I suppose. I'm telling you, though, I just kinda gasped at it for about 15 minutes. just incredible, as if the man made himself 6 inches tall, stepped in, and did it from the inside out. I'd sure like to find out where any shots of that work reside...
[ QUOTE ] Its a 40$ book...but I found one at half price for 3.98 [/ QUOTE ] Hey Honest...would you come up to Denver and work in the accounting office here...maybe you could see that I get bigger paychecks...or tax refunds...you've got a unique way of figuring out money!!! R-
[ QUOTE ] is there a pic of the Hirohata Merc's dash? [/ QUOTE ] Unfortunately, no. It really doesn't have hot rods or customs; it's mostly factory cars. The book includes an original Model T, which has only an ammeter and an ignition key on the dash. The really great cars are a couple of Bugattis, a Duesenberg, a Bently, and early Alfa. Those things are artwork. It's great for inspiration: check out some of the engine tunring or underhood details. There are also some great early racecars. The book is fantastic. It's a full-color, hardbound coffee-table sort of book, and worth every bit of $40. If you can actually get it cheaper, get it. --Matt
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0714838632/qid=1072105420/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-6880819-6388815?v=glance&s=books This the book, $20 at Amazon.com
In one of the Barris annuals (little books).....he does a whole series of custom painted dashes. It's pretty cool. I forget the year it came out. I can check on it if yer interested. Mike
I've got a friend who works at Pottery Barn. Apparently they carry the book, but I don't know what the price is. I would definitely recommend that you put it on your Christmas list, or give it to someone else who loves cars.
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