SoCalCarCulture

Courtesy of GM Media, click on the first pic and scroll down to read the specs...

Yesterday was Ferrari day at Cars & Coffee (a local weekly cruise that attracts the best assortment of cars). Here's a few examples of what showed up... ...a few Gullwings showed up too... ...interesting phantom... ...a couple Vectors cruised in... ...a rarely seen Mercedes... ...a '63 Ford Capri... ...and of course there was an Enzo... ...click on the pics or go to my website to see all the pics!

Chevy trucks ran a 216 cu. in. 6 until '54 then they got the 235.

Looking good Bob - I see this one with a similar scheme frequently at local cruises...

Here's one I built about 15 years ago...

...saw this beauty yesterday... ...just click on the pics to see more!

I'm currently using a Sony H5, not very expensive.

Ron The images from this past weekend's Del Mar show are mostly uploaded, the link to Friday's pics is on my site and I should finish Saturday's pics tonight!

...click on the pics for more.

Sunday's Pics... ...over 1200 pics from the weekend show on my site...

...a few pics from Saturday... URL=http://public.fotki.com/wackydave/car_shows/car-shows-2007/goodguys-orange-cou/031007goodguysorang-214.html] ...over 750 pics from Saturday on my site...

Another perfect day in SoCal and the turnout was huge, they were parking on the curbs after the spaces were all filled, probably close to 500 cars. As always at this show there is an eclectic mix of cars with a little something for everyone, click on the pics for more or visit my site... ...even Barry 'Car Crazy' Meguiar was amazed at the turnout... ...Web Rides was there filming a segment... ...enjoy!

'53... '54... ...and tailights... '53... '54... ...click on the pics to see more...

No wonder you have so much trouble with it!...LOL

Not Jairus but it seems like you would find more info about GIMP on their users forum than will here. Why don't you try it and report back if you like it. What are you trying to do/create with it?

Thanks, glad you enjoy the pics!

That was nice of Marcos - for those of you who don't speak spanish, he graciously encouraged Daniel to post all the information on his well detailed models in spanish and that he or some of the other spanish speakers would translate for him. Thanks Marcos! Bienvenidos Daniel!

Here's a quick look at the Dodge Demon Roadster concept unveiled by Chrysler this week... ...click on the pics to see more of this one - and here's the press release... Dodge Demon Roadster Concept – Simple Soul, Artful Attitude Make for Radical Results Auburn Hills, Mich., Feb 12, 2007 - The Dodge Demon concept is a compact, nimble “roadster with an attitude,†a perfect balance of classic sports car proportion and simplicity blended with modern design and performance. The vehicle will be shown for the first time at the 77th International Motor Show in Geneva next month. “While the iconic Dodge Viper is a dream car for many, the Dodge Demon is designed to be an attainable dream car,†said Jae Chung – Dodge Demon Principal Exterior Designer, Chrysler Group. “The exterior design is simple yet bold, featuring an energetic combination of curves and intersecting planes.†The bodyside of the Dodge Demon main character line flows up and over the front wheel, then drops diagonally to an angular color-keyed vent on the rear fender that directs cooling air to the rear brakes. In similar fashion, the compound rear fender surface curves up and over the rear wheel, sweeping into a broad diagonal plane extending to the taillamp. The resulting muscular fender form projects boldly beyond the main body, underscoring that the Dodge Demon concept is a rear-wheel-drive machine. The rear surface of the body is divided into three planes with two chamfered outboard planes, dominated by long, tapering trapezoidal taillamps. The taillamps sport translucent red inset lenses that surround LED back-up lamps. Up front, the signature Dodge crosshair grille is stuffed into an aggressive, menacing, trapezoidal opening that thrusts boldly forward. Set into elongated angled triangles, the projector headlamps, delineated by bright rings, are set into black chrome bezels, giving the front end mean-looking “eyes†that accentuate the grille opening. Encompassing the upper portions of the front fenders and sporting two recessed air outlets, the Dodge Demon’s hood is hinged at the front, adding a just-for-fun performance-car look and feel. Featuring an open-spoke design, the wheels are pushed to the corners of the body for a dramatic stance and capable performance. The 19-inch brushed aluminum wheels are set into assertive, asymmetrical openings that reprise the body’s playful combination of curves and planes. The beltline kicks up at the rear and into the higher deck lid contour, giving the lucky occupants an encapsulated, protective feeling. “In the manner of timeless British sports cars, the interior of the Dodge Demon is purposely functional, not frivolous,†said Dan Zimmermann – Dodge Demon Principal Interior Designer. “Everything relating to the driving experience is emphasized, while that which is not is made visually secondary. “The well laid out instrument panel, for example, is familiar, yet modern. Everything you really need – the gauges, circular AC outlets, radio – is encapsulated in a cross-car brushed aluminum bezel that also accentuates the width of the cabin. Secondary controls and features, such as the HVAC knobs and the passenger-side glove box, are located below this bezel,†Zimmermann added. In a similar functional manner, the floor console is deliberately not a part of, or attached to, the instrument panel. The console is dominated by the squat ready-at-hand silver and black manual shift knob, and its leather boot is set into a bright trim ring. The wide, brushed aluminum console bezel also incorporates the recessed emergency brake handle, with the window switch gear, softly lit cup holders and 12V power outlet organized into a graphically unified shape. The upper portion of the instrument panel, including the cluster brow, is accented by a stitched seam with contrasting silver thread. “Each of these features is set flush, or nearly flush, with the bezel surface so as to establish a ‘clear zone’ for the driver’s shift arm in all seating positions, with nothing in the way of the driving experience,†Zimmermann said. The raised plateau at the rear of the console incorporates a covered storage bin – with a lid that serves as an armrest between shifts – while the portion of the console extending under the instrument panel has an open bin handy for incidentals. The steering wheel employs an aluminum open-spoke design with each of the three spokes intersecting the small circular hub for a timeless sports car look. The wheel rim itself is brushed aluminum on the inside, complemented with stitched vinyl on the outer rim. Immediately forward of the wheel, the four-gauge cluster features classic white-on-black dials with graphics inspired by sports watches. Each circular gauge is set handsomely inside a finely detailed silver and chrome bezel ring, while gauge pointers are colored to match the exterior. The doors feature durable, vertical grab handles, each anchored to a silver bezel housing the chrome door remote handle. The lower portion of each door features a stylish brushed aluminum bezel that encapsulates the large circular speaker grille and then drops sharply as it moves rearward to form the map pocket outer panel, mimicking a feature line on the car’s exterior. The Dodge Demon’s seats feature contoured bolsters that are just high enough to provide support when cornering, yet do not hinder ingress or egress. Set in exposed low-gloss carbon fiber shells, the black seats with integral head restraints feature inserts of textured “Momentum†fabric mated to fabric bolsters, with specific sew lines accented by silver thread. Individual brushed aluminum and carbon fiber roll bars are positioned directly behind the bucket seats. With long seat tracks, there is ample storage behind the seats. Additional covered storage is provided in the bulkhead between the seats. The Dodge Demon concept is an affordable Dodge sports car which merges brand cues of bold design and powerful performance with an open-air “fun-to-drive†attitude. PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted. Engine: 2.4-liter petrol World Engine Maximum Power: 172 hp SAE (128 kW) @ 6000 rpm Maximum Torque: 165 lb.-ft. (224 Nm) @ 4400 rpm Transmission: Six-speed manual Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive Overall Length: 156.5 (3974) Overall Width (max. @ body): 68.3 (1736) Overall Height: 51.8 (1315) Wheelbase: 95.6 (2429) Overhang, Front: 30.6 (777) Overhang, Rear: 30.3 (769) Curb Weight (estimated): 2600 lbs. (1179 kg) Tire Size, Front/Rear: 58.7 (1491) Wheel Size: 19 x 8 in. Outer Diameter: 25.2 (640) Exterior Color: Bright Amber Pearl Interior Color: Carbon Black

Just got my copy of #120 yesterday, great job guys. Glad to see you finally discovered Bo Zolland's work, he's been sending me copies of his stuff for a few years now, always inspiring. On the Sketch Pad page I thought I'd share with you that Daimler/Chrysler has been producing the Magnum with the Chrysler 300 front end for a few years now, unfortunately it's only available to our friends in Europe. Here's a few pics from my site for reference... ...click on any of the pics to go to the album.

Here's a few pics from setup day... ...about 700 more at my site...

...this is a weekly cruise held at the Ford-PAG-Mazda campus in Irvine, CA - always an eclectic mix of rides from Bugatti Veyrons to a beater Chevy, 300 plus pics from yesterday morning's show - link is on my site... ...enjoy!

Most of the work has been done for you, look at the lists on Bruce Kimball's site... http://www.rocketfin.com/resin_car_models.html http://www.rocketfin.com/resin_race_car_models.html

Hi Sean Glad to see you found your way to this board! Sure glad Dave B. finally hired you to produce some quality graphics for him! If any of you don't know Sean's work or havent seen his site be sure to check it out... http://homepage.mac.com/ssven5/Sites/Svens...ldofwheels.html

Miguel I expect to be at the Western Scale Classic, and at GSL, will have to see what else is on my schedule as that time frame gets closer. Look forward to seeing you again!