Author Topic: Alembic/Fodera (Read 2200 times)

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #45 on:** June 16, 2013, 11:38:30 AM »

Just came across this; seems a good fit for this thread........

Peter

keith_h · « **Reply #46 on:** June 16, 2013, 11:42:40 AM »

I have owned a 1971 Volvo 1800E since the late 80's. Fortunately it is a Southern California car so most of the rust issues in other parts of the country are non-existent. It does however have the sun damage prevalent in that area. Lucky for me folks still reproduce the interior parts. Love the manual steering and fact that this year had fuel injection instead of dual Jensen carbs. I am hoping to do a full restore on it one day much like Graeme has done on his MG Midget.

Keith

gtrguy · « **Reply #47 on:** June 16, 2013, 12:58:11 PM »

Wookie, I was just jerkin your chain!!! No worries at all. Of course, my whole life has been one big mid-life crisis!

I see there are some car lovers here.

wookie · « **Reply #48 on:** June 16, 2013, 04:55:48 PM »

@dave again,

I too am a car aficionado....yep.... I've got a long history of the greats.... I started with a rare '91 cavalier that I sanded and painted by hand (that was just to keep me in touch with the old world craftsmanship) then I decided to upgrade to a more exotic type, you might familiar with....the 1995 Honda Civic... Yep, I drive only the finest machines, myself... I'm currently dazzling the local commoners with the 2002 Saturn Vue. And I'm such a cool guy, anyone can swing by and have sampling of the good life, take her for a test drive, here in Parma, Michigan bwahahaha!!!!

lbpesq · « **Reply #49 on:** June 16, 2013, 05:46:19 PM »

ROTFLMAO! Where did you find that TR3 Monster Truck! I often describe the TR3 as a motorcycle with 4 wheels. It sure feels that way on the freeway with all the wind. As for the best looking car ever, the E-type Jag and Ferrari 250 GTO belong on the list too.

And I love the P1800, the old Saint car, though my favorite is the P1800ES - plenty of room for a guitar and amp.

Bill, tgo

(Message edited by Lbpesq on June 16, 2013)

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #50 on:** June 16, 2013, 09:33:08 PM »

But only the rag-top E-Type.

Peter

keith_h · « **Reply #51 on:** June 17, 2013, 05:38:56 AM »

Definitely no room in the boot for any amps or other equipment. Not sure I could even get my basses in there due to length. None to worry as I have an Explorer and pickup for transporting equipment.

Peter, If you are talking E type P1800 these were all after market. Volvo never built a factory rag-top.

Keith

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #52 on:** June 17, 2013, 07:11:20 AM »

No, I refer to the Jaguar. To de-hijack, that bubble of a roof stuck on the gorgeous lines of the E Jag jars the eye like a TR3 monster truck or a Foderadized Alembic.
The P1800 looks like a Studebaker Hawk (or maybe the Hawk looks like the P1800) - which is a really cool look, but not, IMO, at the top of cool.
As to room, I lived in my Triumph Spitfire for a while.

Peter

oddmetersam · « **Reply #53 on:** June 17, 2013, 01:05:35 PM »

Since you guys are talking about classic cars, I've been taking fine art photos of cars for years. At the moment I'm into digitally altering the pics to look more painterly/cartoonish. I've always liked Austin Healey 3000's. This is a Mark III.

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But back to the Fodera/Alembic behemoth, here's a pic and a link to a 6-string lucite bass assembled by Fodera (with the original Fodera body shape but no logo on the headstock) and integrated with a Roland V bass system, so they're obviously not adverse to off-the-beaten path projects...

http://www.gtrstore.com/store/bass/lucite-6-string-bass-with-roland-v-bass-pedal-board

gtrguy · « **Reply #54 on:** June 17, 2013, 01:54:05 PM »

You just tie your gear to the luggage rack on the trunk, like those old Fender ads

lbpesq · « **Reply #55 on:** June 17, 2013, 06:52:02 PM »

The Series 1 E-Type coupe (with the curved glass over the headlights and the noticably lower roof line), is pure automotive perfection, IMHO. I agree about the later bubble roof.

Bill, tgo

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #56 on:** June 17, 2013, 07:46:53 PM »

Yeah, the heat from the rear engine helps set the finish.......
The lower roof is a little better, Bill, but I still think 2 seats need an open top.
Peter

that_sustain · « **Reply #57 on:** June 17, 2013, 09:44:04 PM »

Is that guy taking a wiz in his acoustic guitar?

jacko · « **Reply #58 on:** June 18, 2013, 04:21:34 AM »

Keith's response reminded me I haven't posted an 'almost finished' pic of my car on the forum. This seems as good a thread as any ....

You can't beat a tiny British sports car.

Graeme

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #59 on:** June 18, 2013, 08:35:57 AM »

Looking good! Nice work, Graeme.

Peter