[70Steve]

Nice shots Keith.

That old black paint sure is photogenic!

I've got some shots from there as well, some new GTO's out the front, one in particular with some funny stripes on it too. Sadly not from 1968 though, more like 2004.
Having said that, I was glad I went there and took some pix. When I get a chance I'll post them up. Maybe here or the old dealer thread perhaps?

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by 70Steve

Nice shots Keith.

That old black paint sure is photogenic!

Thank you; the horizontal surfaces are pretty crackled, and there are hairs in the paint and fingerprints on the hood - but - it does look pretty good in photos!

Originally Posted by 70Steve

I've got some shots from there as well, some new GTO's out the front, one in particular with some funny stripes on it too. Sadly not from 1968 though, more like 2004.
Having said that, I was glad I went there and took some pix. When I get a chance I'll post them up. Maybe here or the old dealer thread perhaps?

Let's put those in the old dealer thread....

K

[Keith Seymore]

Today was the Widetrackers semi-regular caravan over to the Baker's Cruise and luncheon in Milford Michigan. Since it was a beautiful day I sort of spontaneously elected to join them, driving the Grand Prix.

I thought it was going to be just "us" Pontiac guys but it turns out there were several hundred cars of all denominations.





Some of the Widetrackers are parked down this row (you can see the Grand Prix about 3 cars in):







The whole upper field was full of these old vans like this:





Since the girls claimed they did not remember ever seeing the GM Proving Ground in Milford we headed over and drove up and down the entry road. I pointed out various buildings and test tracks that you could see from that vantage point, and stopped for a quick pic on the way out:



K

[Old Blue 66]

Havent seen this thread in a while. Great pics you shared Keith. Espesially the Royal pictures. I really enjoyed them.

[71ModelJ]

Why couldn't G.M. keep the building and sell Buicks GMC's or Chevy's. What a shame! Great pics. At least their not selling fn jap rides!

[70Steve]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Thank you; the horizontal surfaces are pretty crackled, and there are hairs in the paint and fingerprints on the hood - but - it does look pretty good in photos!



Let's put those in the old dealer thread....

K

No probs, just posted them there.

[Keith Seymore]

I've commissioned Eric White (gtoric) to do a little project for me, so we were out yesterday gathering some documentation. Mike Morrisey's beautiful '63 HO Catalina shown here (as well as a shot or two of the car that was used to develop the Roush aluminum wheel/disc brake setup).

K

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I've commissioned Eric White (gtoric) to do a little project for me, so we were out yesterday gathering some documentation...

Here's what Eric and I have been working on -



Since there were no (good) photos of this car I asked Eric to create a "hero card" so that I would have something to refer back to upon occasion. In an attempt to be as accurate as possible we referenced the video and the one still photo, paying attention to decal placement, mirror location, emblem removal, etc.

Of note here is the Royal Bobcat paint scheme that Mr Wangers developed for the '63 cars, including silver around the front grill openings, along the side trim, around the decklid and the blue paintwork on the wheels and center caps.

K

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Here's what Eric and I have been working on -



Since there were no (good) photos of this car I asked Eric to create a "hero card" so that I would have something to refer back to upon occasion. In an attempt to be as accurate as possible we referenced the video and the one still photo, paying attention to decal placement, mirror location, emblem removal, etc.

Of note here is the Royal Bobcat paint scheme that Mr Wangers developed for the '63 cars, including silver around the front grill openings, along the side trim, around the decklid and the blue paintwork on the wheels and center caps.

K

I was looking for this over the weekend and couldn't find it; I see now that the photo was detached.

Adding it back in here for future reference.

K