Here
are someGeorge Barris models. I especially like the ones
made out of the coke can, and the cereal box (true budget customs
for sure !). Some of these kits you may recognize, but just about
all of them have been modified in some way from their original
model. Notice the Monkeemobile
" Hearse" and several Tom
Daniel designs. Notice the Trolley Car to the left (the last
time it was released I think it was a San Francisco Cable Car
in a Testors box, something
like 1/48 scale) that has been turned into a hot rod.
This
picture is from the early 1970's and from my personal collection.
Barris:
Kustoms of the 1950s - George Barris' work set a trend for
all custom car builders and owners. George has done a great tribute
to many car builders by showing these terrific photos of many
cars that we all thought were lost. As one reads thru the book,
you begin to realize that these rolling sculptures are true works
of art, and several of these vehicles have been featured in museums
and art shows. One can thank George for having the ability to
photograph these (K)custom cars during the 1950s.
Barris:
Kustoms of the 1960s - This showcase of George Barris hot
rods and custom cars created during the swinging 1960s features
images from Barris gold mine of archival color and black-and-white
photography. George Barris remains the most visible and popular
hot rod and custom car builder. His cars, museums, and special
exhibits at car shows continue to draw attention, and thousands
of hot rod enthusiasts enjoy looking at photos of his older
vehicles. He is a hot rodding legend.
Custom
Car Modeling - Guides the beginner into the most creative
and most demanding branch of the hobby! Begin with an ordinary
kit and build the custom car of your dreams! Learn how, step
by step, with tips and techniques from one of the hobby's
leading modelers. Covers all the basics of modeling with strong
emphasis on bodywork and painting. Highly photographic presentation
with photos of each step Designed for any skill level Premier
book from a well-known author and modeler, Mark Gustavson
Custom
Cars of the 1950s - This is a great book that really captures
the custom car scene of The Fifties. Andy was there and knew
all these people and even worked on many of these cars. He
was once an editor of Rod and Custom Magazine and a long time
contributor the the rod mags of the period. The photography
is great with clear crisp pictures that are well chosen
to show how it was back then when a guy built a car and drove
it, although there are photos of some of the early shows and
the great show cars of the time. These are not your usual
studio photographs, but actual pictures taken at the time
these cars were on the street. The cars are shown in the body
shop, on the street, at the service station etc.
Custom
Paint & Graphics - Benefit from Kosmoskis 30+ years
of experience! Jon offers all the information you need to
create your own custom flames, scallops and pinstripes, as
well as stencil cuttings and enlargements for mural painting.
Covers tools and equipment, types of paint, layout and design,
protecting the finish and more.
Dune
Buggy Phenomenon: Those were the Days - The Dune Buggy
has been an international phenomenon during the decades since
the 1960s. Here, for the first time, in words and stunning
photographs, is the full story of the Buggy. This superb
volume contains many rare and archive pictures, and will become
a bible for enthusiasts of these fun cars.
Dune
Buggy Files: Past, Present, Future - Dune Buggies have
been around for over four decades. In this stunningly comprehensive
volume you can relive their colorful history from crude
off roaders developed in the 1960s, to the superb show vehicles
of the 1980s and 1990s, and take a glimpse into the future
of these unique, fun vehicles.
