MOTION PERFORMANCE SIGN

[Verne_Frantz]

I may be able to arrange that if no one else makes it before this weekend. I have a friend who usually goes to the "Island" every weekend to visit his kids, and it's a short detour for him to go by and take a few digital shots. I'll ask him if he's willing.
Verne

[JoeG]

I did take pictures, unfortunately the computer I'm on doesn't have a scanner--If your friend dosen't get a chance to take any photos , I will post the photos I took when I pick up my computer this week---Gary Kupfer( The Localbrush) was nice enough to send me this info on the Motion building and signs---"As far as the questions about the color of the Motion building and the color of the lettering-- First of all it was painted white in the real early days,with an electric sign that had very basic block black letters on a white background. Later the building was painted the Motion colors- yellow with a new electric sign that had bouncing blue lettering and a yellow background. The sign did not last long so I had to paint it on the wall. As I recall the building was painted electric blue and eventually yellow again"--Gary. Hope this helps--JoeG

[Verne_Frantz]

Cool stuff Joe!
Nothing like getting it from someone who was "there".
I'll wait till Fri. and if a pic of the place "as is" today doesn't show up, I'll ask my buddy to stop by.

I wonder how long that blue and yellow lit sign was up. I swear, I remember that sign. (had my colors backwards though)

Verne.

[JoeC]

Here is a picture of the old Motion shop from last year. I took it on the way home from Joel’s house after purchasing Judith’s (Joel’s wife) Motion Mustang GT convertible.

[Mr70]

I just asked Mr.Rosen where either sign is today,he replied,"Loooooooong Gone".

[4MyChevelles]

I'm going to take the drive out to Long Island this weekend is Baldwin Chevy still standing along with the Motion building..i'm sure all the colors are different but the shape of the building must be the same that will give me a good idea of the building but those colors !! I want to do the building as it was in 1969 so i'm guesing the photos put up were from that year going by the cars in the shot.
I also want to do a picture of Baldwin as it was in 69 so any help is greatly appreciated

[chevelleman]

I have some pics that were taken last summer! They show the building very well and will be a big help to you. I'm (with the help of a guy from canada) doing a 1/18 scale diorama of the old building using the same sign design and had Fred Greco take these pics to help me out. I can email the pics to you as I can't get them to post here.

[4MyChevelles]

Yes you can email them to me if you have the time That would be great

[4MyChevelles]

Rumor has it the sign lives on ..Inside of someones Garage that lives very close by the shop ...But it will never go for sale in fear of getting in trouble...Like i said it's a rumor..oh and it is SUPPOSED to be ratty looking and beleive me i'm trying to get a picture of it if rumor is true,I know no names so please don't ask....

[4MyChevelles]

Nope it was plywood painted blue with yellow letters not a real part of the sign......looked neat though