Signs up and moving

Here are a few photos of the signs I made. I put them on the car so people can see them while I drive by. What do you think?

I know, I know. But others are better artists than I. That's why the signs are up, and moving… Can't wait until the artists take a panel and get

The reply to my dealership and their email to me

Dear Randall,

I am interested in hearing your offer.

I must say that I have been experiencing trouble with the car.  The dashboard lights turn off for no apparent reason, the headlights sometimes turn off when I pull the emergency brake, and the turn signal does not reset. 

This could be normal wear and tear but, as I suspect, it has something to do with the recall that I was made aware of only last month.  I was supposed to have the trouble repaired by now but have not heard from anyone other than you.  You're not trying to sell me something are you?

Because, to me, a "great deal with no headache and stress" would be akin to getting back the eight thousand dollars I gave your organization for a car that had a problem that GM (and your organization?) knew about before you sold it to me.  My headache has to do with driving my car -- with only one key dangling from the ignition -- while I try to believe that it will work and not make me one of the 13 (accepted by GM) or 302 (accepted by reputable automotive publications) deaths attributed to this problem.

Is this the deal you are willing to provide me with, Randall?

If so, please let me know how I am going to receive my eight thousand dollars or what eight thousand dollar car you will give me, free and clear.  I would really like to know this before I continue with my art project.

The art project will use my 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt as a gallery for artists, who will paint beautiful, moving works of art with messages.  The messages are to GM for being irresponsible, and to the general public to avoid this and other cars, which may run off the road and kill them at any time.  You will love it.  Please visit the website I have created for it at:
DeathTrapArtCar, a place to chide General Motors

	DeathTrapArtCar, a place to chide General Motors DeathTrapArt Car, a place to chide General Motors for bad recall.
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Thanks, Randall.  I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kevin

Kevin Six
619-818-1131
My Website
My Reel
My Plays: www.PlaysAboutLove.com

On Monday, April 14, 2014 11:14 AM, "randall.blaum@hendrickauto.com" <randall.blaum@hendrickauto.com> wrote:

Hi Kevin,

Every once in a while things line up and everyone gets just what they want - now is one of those times. Our records indicate that you may still own your Cobalt and if you do I would like to make an offer to purchase it from you, with no obligations or strings attached.

We have exclusive programs for trade ins or purchases and these programs allow us to offer more money than other dealers and we always meet or beat CarMax. It's like having a virtual guarantee for more money right in your own pocket. Add to this we need and want your Cobalt.

We also have some additional great news - We are ready and willing to do what it takes to upgrade you into a brand new vehicle using the current incentive programs being offered by the manufacturer and us. Each case is different and we are prepared to discuss your individual options to better fit your needs.

This offer is only be available for a limited period of time so please contact me as soon as you can to schedule an appointment, or stop by at your convenience.

Thank you,

Randall Blaum

Pre-Owned Vehicle Client Services Specialist

(858) 541-3949

If you prefer to reach me by cell, my personal number is 619-925-6187. I promise to take great care of you and make sure you get a great deal with no headaches or stress.

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Justine Hince gets her pen

Look at the size of that pen.

We met and spoke about calligraphy and how nothing says screw you better than the words "Screw you, GM," but all done nicely with calligraphy.  We presented Justine Hince (DTAC Star Calligrapher) with the largest pen in the history of graffiti.  In addition to this message, Justine will be placing our web address on the front, back, driver and passenger sides of the car. 

We're sure you'll want to see this happening so we will make sure to upload lots of video and soon.

For more information on how you can help us chide General Motors for bad recall, visit http://deathtrapartcar.com/

First Two Artists Join DeathTrapArtCar

Michael K. Arata is a Visual and Performing Artist and Art Teacher who loves cars and hates bullies.  He is the main consultant on all things paint, print and trim.  He is a great artist and a good man.

Justine Hince is the owner and founder of Fontly Yours, a San Diego-based calligraphy and design business. Aside from working a full time job and running a business, she is a San Diego actor who earned her BA in theatre from UC San Diego. Some of her favorite roles include Marcy Park (The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) at OnStage Playhouse, Ms. Tam (No Child...) with InnerMission Productions, Yerma (Yerma) with Chronos Theatre Group, and Sissy (A Piece of My Heart) at UC San Diego. Visit Fontly Yours at:

www.fontly-yours.com

www.facebook.com/fontlyyours

Call to artists: send message to GM on car

Attention San Diego visual artists:
Is your art going places? Have you ever wanted your art to move at 65 miles per hour? What would you say to thousands of commuters every day?

If you have answers to these questions, DeathTrapArtCar wants you.

The Death Trap Art Car began life as a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, with a faulty ignition switch.  It was sold to a family who returned it and resold to someone who was shocked to learn that he'd been driving a deathtrap since 2010.  The news came in the form of a recall letter from General Motors.

The letter from General Motors said that the car would be fixed.  But not yet.  While automobile owners wait for parts, cars with the same faulty ignition were responsible for 13 deaths (said General Motors, but others in the automobile business put that number at closer to 300).

300+ preventable deaths and the car cannot be fixed for lack of parts.  Instead, GM wants owners to reduce the number of keys on their rings, which they say will solve the problem. Until the faulty ignition can be replaced.  Then, ostensibly, the car will be fixed better?

In the meantime the 2007 Cobalt has $0 resale value and might just turn itself (and the airbags) off while driving.  The owner of this car cannot afford a new one and really thinks people should be warned that his car might just stop working and start killing people.

That's where you come in.

Because the car is worthless -- and already Caution Tape Yellow -- it is the perfect venue for sternly worded, though poignantly beautiful, messages to General Motors about their responsibility to faultless owners, passengers and commuters. The DeathTrapArtCar.com website was designed to attract artists to the project, document their progress, and showcase the art via videos and pictures of the DeathTrapArtCar as it commutes, vacations and visits large gatherings, events and functions.

If you have a masterpiece that you'd like to paint on (or otherwise permanently attach to) the fastest art gallery in the world, DeathTrapArtCar might be just for you. If you are interested, please email us with your idea and how you'd like to execute it.

Artists will be chosen soon.  Thanks and here's that email address!

car@deathtrapartcar.com

Website Live

DeathTrapArtCar -- or should we say DeathTrapArtCar.com -- is up and running.  We got the url today and will be chiding General Motors with it ASAP.  DeathTrapArtCar.com is the place to be for updates on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt-turned-art-gallery-on-wheels. 

Watch here as we attract visual artists from San Diego County
Watch as those artists transform the 2007 Cobalt from death trap to DeathTrapArtCar
Watch as we drive to your town or event and show our colors -- and the messages painter on the car
Watch us show you how to do the same thing with your, now useless, car

And you can follow the fun at http://deathtrapartcar.com/

Thanks and be safe out there.  There are, like, a million recalled cars out there that could crash at any time.

The Car Wash

After Car Wash

Before Car Wash

The kids from Phi Theta Kappa helped with the car wash test today. The permanent marker held up well but we're going to need to spray something clear over it. We welcome your thoughts and comments on what to use. Thanks!






Here's the video...