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chevelleman
08-14-2003, 11:57 PM
Hi Guys,

I was looking for a few pics of the old Motion Diagnostic center. I have seen a few but no colored ones. A buddy is building a 1/18 scale Garage diorama of it and we need all the pic we can get, we need to know the color of the building and the sign. any help would be great.

Ralph Gillikin [email protected]
MosportGreen66
08-15-2003, 11:42 AM
In Vette Magazine, when they did a spread on the 1967 Astoria-Chase Motion Drag Car, there was a black and white picture of the diagnostic center with some garages closed and some open. I maybe able to send you a copy of it.

-Dan
JoeC
08-15-2003, 01:29 PM
Joel changed the Motion signs a few times over the years. Motion Mini Car was on the right side end of the building and had its own sign. I have a big plexi glass Motion sign that was in the window. I bought it from Joel but he was not sure of exact year he installed it. Color pictures are rare. What year are you trying to do?
Stefano
08-15-2003, 03:22 PM
Joe,
When did Joel move to the Sunrise HWY address and where was he located prior?
chevelleman
08-15-2003, 03:24 PM
Thanks for the info guys.I have the Vette mag that has the story on the KO MOTION but it is at my parents house,I'll try to go find it this weekend but if you could send a pic that would be great.Most of the diecast out are from 69 or 70 but there will be the 72 or 74 vega coming out next year, It would be nice to have a "good" pic of the sign from the 70's but no big deal,to me the sign that is in the vette mag was the coolest looking one. Another question is what colors was the sign and also the building?
Here is a link to the only pics I have besides the Vette mag that I hope I still have.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/23453-MotionTA.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/23418-MotionDiag3.jpg
JoeC
08-15-2003, 04:02 PM
this was the cool looking sign
chevelleman
08-15-2003, 04:04 PM
Yep That's the same one as in the Vette mag. What year is That pic?
JoeC
08-15-2003, 04:20 PM
about 71
MosportGreen66
08-15-2003, 04:22 PM
Awesome pictures! Those are sweet. I have never seen a Nova with such wide tires. It make me happy to be a member of a club where everyone goes crazy for these things. Let me try and scan it in.

-Dan

PM me your e-mail address.
Mr70
08-16-2003, 12:01 AM
I agree Dan,I'm right there with you guys.
Good pictures.
Love Joels hair style,reminds me of my sisters! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
chevelleman
08-16-2003, 03:35 AM
Joe do you know the colors of the sign ? Also what is written in the "M" in Motion on the sign? We Want to get this thing as close as we can!

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copo9566aa
08-16-2003, 03:50 PM
Great project this 1/8 scale Motion Performane Diag center.
My vote for the color of the letter(probably Blue)
The 74 SD 455 TA on one of the this pic look Buccaner Red
Pic attached show a small corner of the diag center.
The one with the Vega Tunnel Rammed /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif
chevelleman
08-16-2003, 05:20 PM
you guys are a big help. I understand that supercar club inc. is Connection the M and N in Motion on that sign, but is there someting written in the "T"?
JoeG
08-16-2003, 05:37 PM
chevelleman,
copo9566aa/Roger-is correct [as far as my memory serves those letters were blue]----- I'm pretty sure the Motion lettering on the newer sign was yellow on a blue background.The building was white---------- with wear. JoeG --In the T of the newer sign it said INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS ---- the connection between the M & N said SUPERCAR CLUB INC-----above PERFORMANCE---it said --SPEED EQUIPMENT below it said HI PERFORMANCE CAR SALES /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif
chevelleman
08-16-2003, 07:23 PM
A while back one of you guys bought the convert Motion Mustang that Joels wife drove. There was a pic of it parked in front of the old motion shop and what looks like was the parts room. The pics are now gone but it showed the shop very well. Did some one save this pic? If so would you mind posting it?
JoeG
08-16-2003, 07:34 PM
chevelleman,
Yes that was a parts-room area---to be sure on the color JoeC took that picture
MosportGreen66
08-17-2003, 02:30 AM
Chevelleman,

Glad I could help. Let me know if you need anything else.

-Dan
JoeC
08-18-2003, 02:16 PM
here is pic of Motion Mustang GT at Motion building. It is a huge building with garages in back also.
Anyone like Motion Mustangs I have to sell something around here /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
chevelleman
08-18-2003, 03:13 PM
Thanks a lot JoeC. This will be a big help
Mr70
08-18-2003, 03:19 PM
How much for that Motion Coke vending Machine???
Is Holding any Shasta? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Denis
08-18-2003, 05:10 PM
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I have to sell something around here

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I'll take that Camaro off your hands. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
chevelleman
09-06-2003, 03:28 AM
Hi guys, I'm looking for a pic of the showroom (or info) that was connected to the Garage. I have had a lot of help on this from Fred Greco and got some great pics of the old garage. Now we are looking to build the showroom if we can get a good pic of it.

Thanks for the help.