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But I hope they aren’t too late for this. With the economy slipping and classic prices on a down turn, it may be bad timing.
I know much of Blue Chip’s business comes from Chicago, not Madison. Will it be the same for these guys?
Companies figure that if you want two day you need the part NOW or want it very badly and are willing to pay extra. They see it as an opportunity to get some extra out of you.
Ah, that’s nuthin. I won $360M once they same way. But since I am so financially well off, I never claimed it. HAHAHAHAHA!!!
Years ago I was involved with a group called Around Mad City car club. We did a show and judged it ourselves. The way we did it was had a meeting and decided who could be the most unbiased. We also based our choices on those persons experience and knowledge. I judged suspension and chassis, another judged paint, another interiors, another engines. We all walked around separately and were not allowed to discuss our choices with each other. No one person could pick a car as a favorite. It took about 3 hours to judge about 50 cars.
I know now that many people do not like to judge. If they own a business that works on cars, they feel compelled to vote for a customer for fear of losing that customer because of a childish “why didn’t you vote for me” tantrum. It becomes easier to vote for the people you will see often over the ones that you may never see again. That is why I don’t care about awards, too many people take it too personal. This is a fun hobby and should be. It is not about awards or money, It is about sharing a passion for the thing called a car. That is also why I tried to keep the Lube award small and fun, not serious.
If you are going to have serious awards, you have to be serious about the voting.
They completely straightened out the 18 years of wear on the body, all of the small dings and dents that accumulate that you really never notice. Then they worked on the trunk lid, it never really closed properly after the custom work for the tails, had to slam it shut.
I am very happy with the paint. I am not really happy with the taillights. They did some work on them and now they do not fit as well as I had them fitting before. I will have to fix it. I think it will be a simple fix. the trick is not messing the paint. I will have it done by Automotive Day at MATC.
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and after, there is a small gap on the drivers side light and they don’t pull in flush.
I would guess that his works of art will go up in value, like every other great artist. Obviously there will be no more.
I will add that nothing, absolutely nothing, kills the reputation of a car show quicker than locals only voting for locals. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard “It seemed like locals did the voting and all of the awards went to locals’ cars. We won’t go to that show again.”
Although I was not a fan of his cars (more of a Foose fan) He was a great in the car hobby and will be missed. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Andrew, you need to be more positive. Snow is a negative entity as far as our cars are concerned. Besides, this stuff needs to all melt soon.
I think I remember seeing one about twenty years ago and maybe another in pictures. Very rare indeed.
Make: Nissan
Model: Maxima SE
Year: 1990
Engine: 3.0 liter, V-6, Japan Imported
Transmission: 4 speed automatic
Style (Hardtop/Convertible): “4 Door Sports Car”
Outstanding Features: 1995 Nissan Skyline R33 taillight conversion, BMW E36 (3 series) headlight conversion, One of less than 20 carbon fiber hoods for 3rd generation Maxima (1989-1994).
