Art & Inspiration The Photoshop thread to end all Photoshop Threads!

Thanks, Moose! As I said, not really traditional, but customizers, in particular, tend to push the envelope with some good/not so good results. Ned, there were other views of this, but this was the best to be "shopped". A couple of rear views showed what could have been some sort of rear engine and the addition of the side scoops at least perform a function. Agree with you that the openings would look much better if they followed the roof shape. Hope all is well with you both, Carp.

 

Thanks Moose. That looks great!

 

Im going to do a little change up on the Kopper Kart this summer.. Can anyone put the salt lakes sign on the doors give it a little stagger. Black walls,spun aluminum discs and a small push bumper on the front?....Maybe even add my shop Kelly's traditional hot rods on the box someplace....thanks in advance!

 

Im liking that the magnetic door signs are on the way..There is plenty of room for more sponsor logos etc..Thanks!!!

 

Think you could do a bigger tire on the rear and maybe do the Kelly in green ? Thanks again!

 

The first one keeps your existing rake and the rear is lowered about 1.5". The second keeps your suspension the same and adds the taller tire, so more rake....

 

I dont know what one I like best its easy to lower the back I had air in the shocks when I took the pic....I like it both ways and the green pops.....thanks ....I and my wife plan on going to speedweek this year !

 

@themoose
I took the rendering by themoose (hope you don't mind) and faired in the rear quarter to the front.

 

Terry,
Here's my take. Slight chop with shortened rear quarter windows. Lengthened the rear fenders a bit and added skirts. Keep it Mopar with '42 DeSoto hidden headlights. Lose the bumpers and drop the tail.

 

Can we just replace the Testarossa strakes with something more period looking, like the trim from the back of a '58 Buick? I don't really have the 'shop skills to make it look right but I feel like it could work and maintain most of the original custom work in the process.

I actually really like this old custom, even though it's rougher than a weekend in jail. I'd like to see it saved, even if it only becomes yard-art.

 

I know someone who's almost giving one of these away. I'm trying to see what might help it look better. I was wondering about a mild roof chop or trying to make it look like a convertible. Doesn't look like they made a convertible. If someone wants to play around with some ideas and give me some feedback with pictures I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

 

I almost bought one new, but the 2-door (I think) used the same roof as the 4-door. To me, it just looked like too much room for a coupe. Wonder what it would look like with about 6" cut out all up and down behind the front door and the rear wheelwell.

 

What it needs is a HEMI!

 

what about just shortening the roof to a more sporty profile to avoid cutting curved glass. I am no photoshop guy so some imagination needed.

 

I've really got to get back to work so I don't have time to flesh this one out completely but I really do think if you swapped a Karmann Ghia roof onto one of these it instantly goes from dumpy budget Mopar to futuristic space pod. Probably couldn't have back seats anymore but it'd be worth it.

 

Looks great, wonder how a Barracuda roof would look?

 

Old one from years back, with the stock rear glass laid down....

 

Two-door Valiants came in two versions: a sedan like yours and a pillarless hardtop.
There were also wagons and a very limited number of panel vans.
Maybe you could do a panel wagon conversion, something like this:

 

Just playing around.No chop just gasser style

 

And I like how you even got the header from that leaning tower of power on the correct side.

 

Moose,
Is that a HEMI!

 

I REALLY like this one. I'm sure I'd have to figure out how to leave the b pillar but I like the slope. That's how they should've made them. Probably left the roof high because it was the era of hats.

 

Thanks Moose. I was thinking about that too. Something about turning ugly cars into gassers that somehow helps knock a little ugly off the edges.
I like all the renderings. Don't know how feasible it'd be to adapt a Karmann Ghia roof. I'm guessing the metal gauge would be significantly different?

 

Yeah, we did an exercise here a long while ago. James D's version was so much better.

 

It sure is...I've always had a soft spot for the HEMI in fact the first hot rod I ever built back in the 60's was powered by a tricked out 1953 241 Dodge Hemi . Here's a copy of the only picture that I have of that engine in my good old 39 Chevy coupe.

 

I like that a lot...but with all due respect Moose, with your photoshop talents, I'm not sure I can trust your picture...lol...could have had one carb, or a couple mouse clicks later it might have had 10 who can tell for sure...click and drag this valve cover over there and ... well, you know.

 

69 barracuda top.
From the other angle.