Cardboard engine & BMW CCA Foundation

[conkitchen]

Thanks to Mike Self- a forum member, the curator of the BMW CCA Foundation museum expressed an interest in displaying my creation (see link)  for the 2002 50th ICON exhibit in South Carolina. However I live in California. So begins the questions of cost and how to cover the logistics. 

 

The solutions are all very straight forward. This is not a request for answers on how to, but rather a preliminary discussion of would you support this effort? 

 

The resources at the museum right now can't cover the expenses to crate, ship and insure the art piece for display. Although it's agreed this would make for a very interesting adjunct to the current display. The funding seems to not justify it. 

 

That being said, I proposed to them to host a crowd sourced funding campaign like Kickstarter or Go Fund Me  etc... Typical contributions start low like $5 and of course can reach higher if so desired. 

 

Would you want to see this piece in the BMW CCA museum?

Would you contribute to this effort? 

 

My belief is that the monetary goal would be very modest and could be reached in 30 days. Coverage for the materials to build, pack, and ship a crate(s), plus insurance and likely travel arrangements for myself to set up, repair, and receive the shipment at the museum.  

 

If enough interest can show there is community support for funding of such an endeavor, perhaps this thread will help with a decision. 

 

Clicky to the original post with video here: 

 

 

 

Edited May 29, 2018 by conkitchen

[steve k.]

What is the shipping cost?  PM me, if you wish.

 

steve k.

[flagoworld]

Hop in your 02 and drive it over ?

 

That's what summer is for, right?

[conkitchen]

1 hour ago, steve k. said:

What is the shipping cost?  PM me, if you wish.

 

steve k.

Hey Steve, 

There is no cost estimate at this time. Crate(s) would need to be constructed and weighed before any real idea of what it would cost to ship across the country. Good thing is the contents are not very heavy. 

The entire funding pursuit would be to cover ALL the material and travel expenses. I would be building the enclosures to share the burden. 

 

Anyway, 

Michael Mitchel the curator is going to discuss it further with the powers that be at the museum.   

 

We see how far my suggestion goes. 

 

 

 

[jgerock]

I would support this effort. The Foundation currently has an early engine on display. Your cardboard version would be a great addition.

[adawil2002]

Having seen the engine at Brisbane 2017 & 2018 , you should send it.

[saaron]

Sounds cool.  I would send in some dough. 

 

Scott

[esty]

as poor and broke as i am, i'd help get it there

[Schnellvintage]

I would think I could give up a drink or two at the coffee bar for this endeavor!! Count me in for a contribution. That would be awesome to see it there.
Matt


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[flagoworld]

Now, I know this thing is much more fragile, but it costs $200 to ship a real engine across the country. I can't imagine it's a whole lot more than that...?

[SteveJ]

The crate for a real motor is made of wood and cardboard.

Reasoning would stand that the this crate would have to be constructed of metal and plastic.

 

[jgerock]

2 hours ago, SteveJ said:

The crate for a real motor is made of wood and cardboard.

Reasoning would stand that the this crate would have to be constructed of metal and plastic.

 

Install it in an old 1600 or 2002 and Mr. O'Neil will drive it from CA to SC. I've heard he loves cross country trips.