Pictures of Last Original Motion Car Built

[MOTION1]

I thought everyone might enjoy these pictures of the 1974 L88 Corvette that Joel had built when the Feds came in and committed the atrosity. He says this is the "last Baldwin Motion car ever built". I bought the car directly from Joel and it had been sitting for awhile. I am going to post pictures now of it going through a full body off resto. It is simply awesome now that it is finished, and I will post some better "finished" pictures once the weather cooperates.

FYI this first picture is at his house when he got the car. You can see the car in his garage at www.motionperformance.com (http://www.motionperformance.com) Enjoy!

Dan

[MOTION1]

Resto

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Again

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Body off. You can see the need for some TLC.

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More

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From the rear

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Brakes

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Rear end

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L/88

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Mr. Motion

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Motion. We all know this one!

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Much better

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better

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I like it!

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You might notice my BM Camaro in the background.

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All original factory markings restored

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Going back together

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It's a beauty, eh?

[MOTION1]

Nice shot

[Mr70]

Dan
Very Incredible Pictures.Thank You for sharing these with us.I love that color! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
I'd marry Belair62 if he was wearing that color.
Who is restoring/or did the restoring to this Vette?

[John]

...absolutely gorgeous
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I'm going to the frig right now and going to toast
to your restoration
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[MOTION1]

Motion built aluminum head L/88, does it get any better?

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Interior

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Really cool

[MOTION1]

Ok, finished product. We love ya Joel!

Hope you enjoyed.

Dan

[sYc]

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[Belair62]

That is a beautiful color...but sorry Rick...it looks better on the car I think !!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[55chevy]

Dan the 74 looks awesome.. Hope to see it in person. Might it make the trip to SCR7?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Those L88s are all business man. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[MosportGreen66]

WHOA! Motion Vette and Camaro. Tough to beat those cars (in the garage or the track!)

-Dan

[camarojoe]

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Motion built aluminum head L/88, does it get any better?

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Yep, Aluminum heads would make it better... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif I think you posted the wrong pic... looks like the motor in your camaro...still cool! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[copo9566aa]

Thanks for posting http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
Two fantastic and splendid MOTION Warriors http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
I have many pictures of the Camaro but I accept more any time http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[MOTION1]

Wow, you are right. Carbs only a 650 too. This is what I get for not looking at the pictures before I post.

Try this one!

P.S. The red '67 you see in the background is my driver. ZZ430/Richmond 6 speed/LPW rear with 3.73/Slide-a-link traction bars. Gotta drive something!!


Dan

[budnate]

Ok, I'll bite whats up with the red '67 behind the motor??

Bud.

[MrsBillyBobcat]

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Hope you enjoyed.

Dan

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Very much so! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Beautiful car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Rita http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[hvychev]

Wow........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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[COPO]

Great pictures, thanks for sharing! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[DarrenX33]

Very cool Dan! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[JoeG]

Really Great to see that Vette done over -- http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[gemleeus]

what is the white car? talladega?

[musclcar]

awesome pics of a awesome car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif.thanks for all those pics you shared with us http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[MOTION1]

mr70,

You asked about who did the resto work. It was done by Tim Henderson of Winner's Circle Muscle & Rods. You can find him in Brownsburg, IN (Indy suburb) 317-858-0494. He is REAL good.

Dan

[Mr70]

And not to far from Chicago!
Thank You Dan.

[GMH454]

Was that a 6 leaf spring. Think they were a over the counter racing part used by the A/Prod racers. If it is, a fact but FIRM ride will be yours. If it is, interesting that Joe was still going to the Chevy parts book in 1974.

[RONNIE]

Hi I painted that car years ago for Joel. I'm glad to see it still looks mint. that was the first one I did for joel. glad to see it went to a good home. interior still looks mint to. that car was i sad shape when it came by me. lots of missing parts. The body was in great shapejust missing allot of stuff. i put tons of NOS and repo stuff.in that one glad you love it so much. PM me and I'll send ou some pics of when i had it here. Do you have a copy of coevette fever when it was the ceterfold that was right after i ave it back to joel. Later RONNIE

[bbdon]

Did you paint this one too?
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[RONNIE]

nnope never seen that one before.

[55chevy]

wow.. anyone know if that Vette still exists? What year is it? 74-75?? Damn I love this stuff. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Don.. Post as much of this kind of stuff as you can dig up man. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Pantera]

It it looks like a 75 rear bumper to me. Those colors were popular back then.

[smooth]

Ronnie, Isent you a PM ,SMOOTH

[RONNIE]

74 bumper with 75 lamps. when I did it I couldn't find any new 74 lamps so joel and I desided that the closest we could get was 75's.

[smooth]

AS MOST KNOW THIS CAR WILL BE AT SCR7.Paint still great and now it has a chassis under it to match. THANX TIM

[Supercar_Kid]

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Those colors were popular back then.

[/ QUOTE ] You're right Pantera, check out this Motion lookalike built sometime in the late 70's early 80's. Brown/Gold. Most people would hate it today, but to me it has sort of a cool retro look. Car is a NOM '70 RS/SS 350 M-22, and is currently for sale. If anyone is particularly interested, shoot me a PM and I'll see if I can find out more about it. Just thought some of you may enjoy seing some more retro "rootbeer" flavor. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Is it time to leave for the SCR7 yet? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Pantera]

Are you shure that is not the other way around? '74's have a split down the center that should show in the pic. I may be wrong but it sure doesn't show in the pic I saw. Am I wrong?

I have a '74 that I made a clone of a '78 Pace car out of back just before they came out. I used a '76 rear bumper on it and sure had fun with it because the new cars were not out for about a month. I had one used car dealer chase me halfway across town wanting to buy it. he was pissed when he saw it was me driving it when he finally caught up to me.

[Pantera]

I kinda like Rootbeer still to this day. That is a nice looking car. What is wrong with the colors? Anything with a gold stripe is alright with me.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Just wait till Friday and you will see what I mean.

[55chevy]

If our backs don't give out first...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[RONNIE]

yes it is a 74' bumper. I looked for months for an original.The origial one from the car was missing when it came to me. that one came from a local corvette shop that had it in the rafted for many years. The front is one of the last nos gm's also. brand new when I put it on. Glad to see it's still popular. Please put up more pics of this one from the show.