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troyboy AUG 24, 05:30 PM

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Originally posted by exoticse:
Troy

Even though this car is about as close to perfection as you can get, do you still find yourself searching for ways to make it even better ?



I have a two page to-do list for this winter.
But for now she is off to NJ to visit BMWGURU Sunday for a few up grades:
a)200 amp High Output Alternator by HO to handel some of the future improvements http://www.highoutputalternator.com/index.htm
b)install of the KONI rear coil overs
c)...............
madcurl AUG 28, 07:46 PM
I just saw the latest pics from one of the Best Car shows and #022 took 1st place given by a well known car icon personality. Amazing!
troyboy AUG 28, 08:04 PM
The choptop had another great day with new friends. We spent the day at the George Barris Hollywood Star Car Show at THE CRADLE OF AVIATION and AUTO MUSEUM. George Barris is also know as "King of the Kustomizers" and has built many popular TV and Movie autos such as: the BAT MOBILE, the MUNSTER KOACH, the GREEN HORNET, the car from the movie THE CAR, ...... ect. . He was the solo judge for the show, so needles to say I was surprised when he gave me first place in the modified custom class as the show drew many great custom cars. The best part was the guy who gave out the awards, Antonio Fargas AKA Huggy Bear from the 70's show Starsky and Hutch. Mr barris said that this was the first time he ever gave an award to a fiero and that it would hold it's own at any venue. The fiero is starting to gain much respect at these shows after people see what can be done with them with out turning them into a replica of some thing else. ( note: I have nothing against replicas I'm just repeating what people are saying over and over again.)

pics from the show:









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Sage AUG 28, 10:41 PM


What an honor! Barris is THE customizers customizer, at least in his day. Ever see "Ala Kart"? One of, if not THE original auto innovators of our time. Glad to see your car is getting some of the accolades it deserves. Hats off to Archie and his crew and to you Troy for putting wings on your dream.

HAGO!
Archie AUG 29, 12:50 AM
Wow, that's the coolest thing yet,

Barris, is my all time hero. His work got me into customizing my model cars when I was a kid & inspired me into giving up models & starting to build my own cars by the time I was 15.

Troy, you must be having a good time this Summer.

BTW: You've lost a LOT of WEIGHT. I didn't even recognize you in the pictures.

No offence but your "old look" & "new look" are as much of a change as the "old" Al Roker & the "new" Al Roker!!!

You look great, I'm sure you feel better too.

Archie
motoracer838 AUG 29, 12:22 PM

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Originally posted by Sage:



What an honor! Barris is THE customizers customizer, at least in his day. Ever see "Ala Kart"? One of, if not THE original auto innovators of our time. Glad to see your car is getting some of the accolades it deserves. Hats off to Archie and his crew and to you Troy for putting wings on your dream.

HAGO!



Sage, when I was a kid, the Ala Kart was the one that stood out for me. I have a 1/25th scale kit I need to find time to build and also have the Hot Wheels version in my display case.

Troy, congrats on the awards, the one from Barris is just too cool.

Cheers Beers n Gearz. Joe
Tony Kania AUG 29, 01:57 PM
Troy, as always, congrats.

Now, it is absolutely killing me, but who is the R&B singer on your left arm? It is on the tip of my tongue.
troyboy AUG 29, 02:25 PM
Thanks Guys and a special thanks to Archie and crew. BTW Mr.Barris wanted your info so until you send me some CARDS I just gave out your website info.



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Originally posted by Tony Kania:

Troy, as always, congrats.

Now, it is absolutely killing me, but who is the R&B singer on your left arm? It is on the tip of my tongue.



Thats Antonio Fargas AKA Huggy Bear from the 70's show Starsky and Hutch, man he looks good for his age, at first I didn't recognize him.
troyboy AUG 29, 04:48 PM

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Originally posted by Sage:



What an honor! Barris is THE customizers customizer, at least in his day. Ever see "Ala Kart"? One of, if not THE original auto innovators of our time. Glad to see your car is getting some of the accolades it deserves. Hats off to Archie and his crew and to you Troy for putting wings on your dream.

HAGO!


Ala Kart

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Sage AUG 29, 08:39 PM
Yea!..........That's the bad boy! Pretty cool for late 50's early 60's, don't recall EXACTLY what year he built it, but it is, as you probably know, just one of too many to mention customs Barris did during those years. Remember the slick streamlined silver one with the bubble glass top? Don't remember the name ATM, but it was pretty cool too. He's the one everybody else tried to emulate. I think he pretty much invented "thinking outside the box" as far as custom cars go. Not to take anything away from all the other great builders, but Barris was always the top of the line for me. Congratulations again Troy, all your patience is paying off, glad to hear Archie and his crew are also getting the credit, exposure and respect they deserve too. Keep showing that jewel and you might have to build an extra room just for the trophies it gathers!

HAGO!

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