I think it has reached a point where it bears discussion... - Tiki Carving

J JimTandem Tiki Socialite Ontario, Ca. Joined: Jan 02, 2005 Posts: 102	J JimTandem Posted posted on Mon, Nov 14, 2005 3:29 AM A guy spends $100,000 and 10 yrs building a 57 Chevy with a 500 HP engine, overdrive transmission, custom leather interior, a set of one-off aluminum wheels and a $10,000 paint job. Another guy spends $3,000 and 6 months building his 69 Chevelle with a junkyard 350 engine, swapmeet leopard print seat covers, a used set of old Cragar mag wheels and paints it with flat black primer. One day they are parked next to each other. A couple strolls by and the guy says, "Look honey, a couple of hot rods." I have much more respect for someone who tries to encourage people with positive attitudes and ideas, rather than "rain on someones parade", which is exactly what this is. And I appreciate the effort of every "tiki" artist no matter what their skill level or knowledge level is.

A guy spends $100,000 and 10 yrs building a 57 Chevy with a 500 HP engine, overdrive transmission, custom leather interior, a set of one-off aluminum wheels and a $10,000 paint job.

Another guy spends $3,000 and 6 months building his 69 Chevelle with a junkyard 350 engine, swapmeet leopard print seat covers, a used set of old Cragar mag wheels and paints it with flat black primer.

One day they are parked next to each other.

A couple strolls by and the guy says, "Look honey, a couple of hot rods."

I have much more respect for someone who tries to encourage people with positive attitudes and ideas, rather than "rain on someones parade", which is exactly what this is. And I appreciate the effort of every "tiki" artist no matter what their skill level or knowledge level is.

Post #197924 by JimTandem on Mon, Nov 14, 2005 3:29 AM