Saturday, June 15, 2019
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Trying to get to your restoration or project is a difficult measure when you rent a home. the parts removed to hopefully get back on before your next move is a strong factor. Thankfully, we were accepted to stay put and were not one of the common "typical Vancouver renters" situation as of last week.
I will post some more picts as there have been a lot but thanks to Apple, none of my i[hones sync with my macs, all three of them....If there was ever a reminder that old school practice works smoother then want now, have now theories, owning an old non electrical system vehicle is it:)
Watching this video is hopefully helpful in seeing where needed items actually go as my wagons previous owners used short cuts more then a five year old in a corn maze!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPEGmuWuN-Q
I will post some more picts as there have been a lot but thanks to Apple, none of my i[hones sync with my macs, all three of them....If there was ever a reminder that old school practice works smoother then want now, have now theories, owning an old non electrical system vehicle is it:)
Watching this video is hopefully helpful in seeing where needed items actually go as my wagons previous owners used short cuts more then a five year old in a corn maze!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPEGmuWuN-Q
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Nevr-a-Dull moment.
Years ago I used to polish my need for shiny bits by all the proper products I was told via my HOG father and family. As years passed I found not all the creams and polishes worked all the time and i needed to venture out. I was still paying off my student loan and living in Canada's most expensive city and just picked up Mr. Frosty the wagon and realized there was more chrome then met my eye. So I picked up some can of polish and wadding gauze, Nevr-Dull.
This stuff works the same as creamed but with the added bonus of a polishing gauze releasing the need for application cloth. when I bought the Acadian a lot of the vehicle was "rockabillied" with matte black paint over most of the vehicle save the cool metallic blue.
I knew this was going to be removed as I could get to the body and any metal that needed to be replaced but as I started to go over the wagon I noticed some black paint just flaked off. In fact the wagon over all was painted fairly poorly and soon began to bubble after a few years on the "wet" coast. As just got the Nevr-Dull i thought i would see if it also removed the paint on the chrome and sure enough it did. The gauze had just enough grip in addition to the polishing solutions chemicals to break up, and then polish the painted chrome. Of course at this point I went over the whole car and tried to remove anything that might be the original chrome underneath and found a lot of well conditioned 60's chrome. As the years have gone by the rust has become a problem and using Nevr-Dull every once in while polishes out the small rusty sections or "pitted" spots that start to show up. Living in apartments and places with no secure and weather protected parking spaces has made this wagon project one of education far beyond just restoration, but of what it takes to hold on to, and push forward for the love of the ride.
This stuff works the same as creamed but with the added bonus of a polishing gauze releasing the need for application cloth. when I bought the Acadian a lot of the vehicle was "rockabillied" with matte black paint over most of the vehicle save the cool metallic blue.
I knew this was going to be removed as I could get to the body and any metal that needed to be replaced but as I started to go over the wagon I noticed some black paint just flaked off. In fact the wagon over all was painted fairly poorly and soon began to bubble after a few years on the "wet" coast. As just got the Nevr-Dull i thought i would see if it also removed the paint on the chrome and sure enough it did. The gauze had just enough grip in addition to the polishing solutions chemicals to break up, and then polish the painted chrome. Of course at this point I went over the whole car and tried to remove anything that might be the original chrome underneath and found a lot of well conditioned 60's chrome. As the years have gone by the rust has become a problem and using Nevr-Dull every once in while polishes out the small rusty sections or "pitted" spots that start to show up. Living in apartments and places with no secure and weather protected parking spaces has made this wagon project one of education far beyond just restoration, but of what it takes to hold on to, and push forward for the love of the ride.
It also works great on Aluminium bike parts and vintage steel bikes if you like those kinds of restorations;)
Saturday, August 20, 2016
So much
The ever lasting longing for new parts. With metal scratched, bent and 5o + years of previous ownership. This wagon needs some love.
Long hours of restoring parts and sanding old, rusty bits to help the shine, of a wedding engaging event; our sharing images of the love we share. And the time taken to find the parts before the big day!
http://www.ss396.com/category/nova-sheetmetal.html?utm_campaign=490524_Sheet%20metal%20all%20lines%208-19-16&utm_medium=email&utm_source=CarPopoverCheckout&e=pegdesign%40gmail.com&dm_i=32LI,AIHO,25GCW1,10AY8,1
Long hours of restoring parts and sanding old, rusty bits to help the shine, of a wedding engaging event; our sharing images of the love we share. And the time taken to find the parts before the big day!
http://www.ss396.com/category/nova-sheetmetal.html?utm_campaign=490524_Sheet%20metal%20all%20lines%208-19-16&utm_medium=email&utm_source=CarPopoverCheckout&e=pegdesign%40gmail.com&dm_i=32LI,AIHO,25GCW1,10AY8,1
Friday, January 30, 2015
The creation of a timeless moment
So it's been awhile since I took the time for this blog. Times are tight as I am back in school, working less and simply cannot work on the Mr.frosty anymore, or at least while in school and working and trying to do freelance design and art related projects.
Some years ago I met a really nice artist through a friend. He now organizes one of Vancouver's most interesting art nights filled with rich and not so rich talent; this is what makes it so great. The concept is to take on a few select artist every wednesday and asks them to produce art, be it paintings or other media selection, within a 2-four hour period. This is live and with the option of interacting with the artist and watch them paint. The event is called Snag and is held weekly at the Cobalt in Vancouver's Main street district, a title I use loosely as it's in the centre of a few key areas going in any direction once you leave the Cobalt. The placement of this location, which was once renowned for it's punk like dirty demeanour, is now an up and coming area as the renovation of the area has been a slow but steady increase since the Olympic year of 2010.
The artist know as Andrew Young, once asked for the use of someones vintage vehicle for one of his paintings. This required a photo shoot which in Mr.Frosty's current state meant a bit of work would be needed, or would it? You see Vancouver being unlike other provinces in that it requires the owner to confirm it fits the air care program in order to keep the vehicle insured for being on the road. The concept is a mute point as you can have any amount of vehicles on the road as long as it passes this air car program. This does not reduce the actual amount of air pollution but simply implies that you are always buying a newer vehicle to keep the economy at a current level of increase. So, that being addressed, I have wires everywhere, no lights, literally nothing working brake lights and ignition, but it passed air care so the boys in blue let me drive. Did I mention there are no seat belts designed into this model?
So Andrew calls we meet at Ambleside park in West Vancouver, one of the richest neighbourhoods in the West Coast of North America. I arrive and then install new bezels while I wait. The amount of people that come up to an old wagon is un measurable. The conversations that always come up of how they grew up and had an uncle, or a friend or even lost their virginity in a wagon ' just like this" often make me laugh out loud. Andrew arrives late, with two others. They are his models for this shoot. We move on to a cul-de-sac over looking the famous Lions Gate Bridge. The bridge connects the West and North Vancouver inhabitants to the mainland Vancouver via Stanley park, an ocean set green space approximately 300 square acres more the New Yorks Central park.
The weather is cloudy in the beginning. Andrew sets up the camera, which is new to him. Like any new toy, he takes some time to get to know it, see's the lighting and focus' on the idea over the environment but only for a moment; enough for the Sun to come out and bless the shoot with a golden light like no other. These are the moments artist dream of, the crisp realism of the colours enriching a scene with such ambiance that a photo will never translate. Then, almost as being directed by the Gods of all cultures, an oil tanker begins to pass under the bridge, and into the horizon line of the English Bay. This painting is the result of 3 hours in the cold, spilled coffee, insurance and West Vancouver Police conversations combine with a lot of Dog walkers. In the last 20 minutes of golden light with no headlights to guide me home if taken even ten minutes longer, Andrew and his models wrapped up for what many weeks later presented an amazing painting of my wagon.
As a graphic artist i explore and utilize the digital frontier for my day to day income. To take the time to analyze light and air to moisture balances and establish the proper amount of water and or oil needed to mix in to stabilize your paint for creating such art is a fraction of the skills required for this kind of completed work, So it is with great pleasure I present to you, Andrew Young, Vancouver artist and creative at large.
Some years ago I met a really nice artist through a friend. He now organizes one of Vancouver's most interesting art nights filled with rich and not so rich talent; this is what makes it so great. The concept is to take on a few select artist every wednesday and asks them to produce art, be it paintings or other media selection, within a 2-four hour period. This is live and with the option of interacting with the artist and watch them paint. The event is called Snag and is held weekly at the Cobalt in Vancouver's Main street district, a title I use loosely as it's in the centre of a few key areas going in any direction once you leave the Cobalt. The placement of this location, which was once renowned for it's punk like dirty demeanour, is now an up and coming area as the renovation of the area has been a slow but steady increase since the Olympic year of 2010.
The artist know as Andrew Young, once asked for the use of someones vintage vehicle for one of his paintings. This required a photo shoot which in Mr.Frosty's current state meant a bit of work would be needed, or would it? You see Vancouver being unlike other provinces in that it requires the owner to confirm it fits the air care program in order to keep the vehicle insured for being on the road. The concept is a mute point as you can have any amount of vehicles on the road as long as it passes this air car program. This does not reduce the actual amount of air pollution but simply implies that you are always buying a newer vehicle to keep the economy at a current level of increase. So, that being addressed, I have wires everywhere, no lights, literally nothing working brake lights and ignition, but it passed air care so the boys in blue let me drive. Did I mention there are no seat belts designed into this model?
So Andrew calls we meet at Ambleside park in West Vancouver, one of the richest neighbourhoods in the West Coast of North America. I arrive and then install new bezels while I wait. The amount of people that come up to an old wagon is un measurable. The conversations that always come up of how they grew up and had an uncle, or a friend or even lost their virginity in a wagon ' just like this" often make me laugh out loud. Andrew arrives late, with two others. They are his models for this shoot. We move on to a cul-de-sac over looking the famous Lions Gate Bridge. The bridge connects the West and North Vancouver inhabitants to the mainland Vancouver via Stanley park, an ocean set green space approximately 300 square acres more the New Yorks Central park.
The weather is cloudy in the beginning. Andrew sets up the camera, which is new to him. Like any new toy, he takes some time to get to know it, see's the lighting and focus' on the idea over the environment but only for a moment; enough for the Sun to come out and bless the shoot with a golden light like no other. These are the moments artist dream of, the crisp realism of the colours enriching a scene with such ambiance that a photo will never translate. Then, almost as being directed by the Gods of all cultures, an oil tanker begins to pass under the bridge, and into the horizon line of the English Bay. This painting is the result of 3 hours in the cold, spilled coffee, insurance and West Vancouver Police conversations combine with a lot of Dog walkers. In the last 20 minutes of golden light with no headlights to guide me home if taken even ten minutes longer, Andrew and his models wrapped up for what many weeks later presented an amazing painting of my wagon.
As a graphic artist i explore and utilize the digital frontier for my day to day income. To take the time to analyze light and air to moisture balances and establish the proper amount of water and or oil needed to mix in to stabilize your paint for creating such art is a fraction of the skills required for this kind of completed work, So it is with great pleasure I present to you, Andrew Young, Vancouver artist and creative at large.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Landlords who slash renters..
The Sad days of owning a vintage (damn cool) wagon, dealing with bad calls and vandalization.
A recent situation where someone power washed our garage in our apartment and then washed my wagon as a result of my complaining about it being left dirty and possible damage due to it not being removed from the over spray. After said complain, two days later all four of my tires were slashed.
Not being able to prove anything other then the tires being slashed after the altercation, and in the eyes of a court, there is that un easy feeling of distrust and thus, we move out and start anew. Insurance agents have been nothing but kind and thankfully the wagon is like a puppy to a sorority house, everyone loves it and wants the best save the evil powers of the world.
So, for the benefit of Mr.Frosty, we are moving to a better place. 5 Years in one place, the longest ever for this Winnipegger. So long Cora, may you and your weird family continue your evil crimes and get karma caught!
Hopefully this stimulates a new wave for the restoration, funds aside...
A recent situation where someone power washed our garage in our apartment and then washed my wagon as a result of my complaining about it being left dirty and possible damage due to it not being removed from the over spray. After said complain, two days later all four of my tires were slashed.
Not being able to prove anything other then the tires being slashed after the altercation, and in the eyes of a court, there is that un easy feeling of distrust and thus, we move out and start anew. Insurance agents have been nothing but kind and thankfully the wagon is like a puppy to a sorority house, everyone loves it and wants the best save the evil powers of the world.
So, for the benefit of Mr.Frosty, we are moving to a better place. 5 Years in one place, the longest ever for this Winnipegger. So long Cora, may you and your weird family continue your evil crimes and get karma caught!
Hopefully this stimulates a new wave for the restoration, funds aside...
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