Sad news...

Post by **Dave** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:21 pm

Ok found this link over on Moparts. Guys, you have GOT to download this PDF and read the Herlitz interview. There are some AMAZING prototype pictures and concept drawings of the 71s. Stuff I'd never seen.

Follow this LINK!

mopar71 · Post by **mopar71** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:45 pm

Dave, That would be a great tribute.

Smellslike1974 · Post by **Smellslike1974** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:49 pm

landon1 wrote:you guys ever see this...the 75 cuda...i think the 71 is the best lookin cuda...even better if it had the round taillamps like the later ones...anyway, here she is

lamboness

See these cars,i would so drive,cuz they are different.
Id rather have the ugliest car then to have a car everyone else has.

Post by **Dave** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:07 pm

Ok guys, just kicking around some ideas on all of this. First, we obviously don't have any info on funeral arrangements, other than from the allpar post, looks like they will be in the Detroit area, and will be at least a week or more away.

I think it would be really cool to have as many of us from the Nest that can, to attend the funeral or at least visiting hours as a group. Maybe get something made up to give the family (like some of Bruce's artwork), and I'll start a specific thread that those that won't be able to attend can post here and we'll print it out and give that to the family as well.

The additional thought is - depending on weather of course - to see how many 71s we could get organized, and see if the family would be interested in having in the processional. Project Blue Bird isn't ready yet obviously, but I'd toss the Satellite on the trailer and tug her up there for this. Anybody else?

mopar71 · Post by **mopar71** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:30 pm

Great article!

Post by **Dave** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:34 pm

I just posted this on the thread over at Moparts, and thought folks here would be interested too. When I was up to see Mr. Herlitz (even though he told me to call him John, and I obliged while there, he will always be Mr. Herlitz to me) I did think enough in advance to take this along to have him sign it.

mopar71 · Post by **mopar71** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:36 pm

Cool! I wish I was there

Smellslike1974 · Post by **Smellslike1974** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:17 pm

OH MAN!
What rims or hubcaps are on that car?!

landon1 · Post by **landon1** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:27 pm

I would love to get involved in something like that, but doubt i can. Wish i could though. One of these days, I'd be absolutely fanatical about a gathering. I'm starting small going to an all mopar show this July, here in Iowa. Maybe I can put together a display board in honor (a lot of people put up boards of their cars, so this will be different), as i'll most likely going to be the only "later" mopar there.

I'm right with you guys on the best looking cars, despite being told that "the 69s are the best mopars hands down no arguments" by about everyone around here (they are cool and i like em, but i LOVE these)d

FYI, the hubcaps are the popular 14 inch, i believe, hubcaps used on sattys and barracudas, maybe others...see em on ebay often.

RS23-71 · Post by **RS23-71** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:10 pm

Sad to hear he passed on.

Kinda sad in that entire interview you linked to he only mentioned like 3-4 lines about the '71s.

CtownRunner · Post by **CtownRunner** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:55 am

Dave, let me us know when details on the funeral are public. If anything is this weekend I can go. Maybe Monday also.

Post by **Dave** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:46 pm

Ok guys... Here's the link to my interview with Mr. Herlitz. Enjoy!

http://www.roadrunnernest.com/herlitz/

Post by **bruce** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:49 am

I'm sadder now than ever that I missed his phone call to me! Dave, you know you can use any cartoon I have to do something in honor of Mr. Herlitz... Even the "new" one you've seen. I also have larger files of ALL the cartoons for the Nest if you need one for output...

Serious Satellite · Post by **Serious Satellite** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:52 am

Good read. .. but I'm saddened he didn't care much for the 73/74's since they are some of my favorite cars ever. ..

It would have been interesting to see the car with the rear glass and pillars he wanted. ..Damn Dodge Windows. ..

mopar71 · Post by **mopar71** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:08 pm

Did you have any involvement in the design of the 72-74s?

Actually I was out of the program by that time. I had gotten a transfer into another studio and I was working on the Volare and Aspen program.

I think if he was involved maybe things would of been different.He did like the 72 rear bumpers.I like the 71 tail lights better than the 72.