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hHere is an unmarked lower box I picked up today. Anyone know who may have made it?
After almost 2 years, I still have no computer & a lousy flip phone & I suck at typing with my thumb. STill keeping my brushes wet & I'm down to...
Although I am not really into collecting old toys,sometimes they just seem to gravitate toward me or my shop.Yesterday my neighbor down the street...
There was a striper from the New York area called,"Alex in Wonderland" that used to do multi-colored stripes like you describe.Think he is still...
From a very old issue of Rod & Custom;one of my favorite customs.[ATTACH]
The Pontiac Custom Safari wagon that was produced from 1955 to 1957 would qualify I think. Out of a 3 year production run of about 9300 cars the...
Still looking for my pic of Mr. Bones. Anyone know where he's hiding out now?
Some great art being posted this week! Thanks to all who take the time to post here. This is one that I originally striped in 2014 at a...
I'm left-handed and that's the way I've always done them since 1957.
I have done a fair amount of "aged" lettering but have yet to try the crackle finish. I remember seeing an article in one of the small books years...
Some stuff from awhile back. In the winter of 1998 I was pretty much confined to the house due to some medical issues. To pass the time I started...
Some beautiful axes you have there amigo! Here is a knife I found at a yard sale about a month ago.Still researching the name on it.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
This picture was taken from the internet. If you have never visited Arlington National Cemetery it is an experience that will stay with you for...
Here are a couple I lettered for a friend of mine.Sorry I don't have finished pics of the lumber truck.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thanks for the reply. Do you have any info on the company;where it was located and the rough time frame? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
I posted pictures of this in the cageless midget thread last week but didn't generate any responses so I guess I'll try it here. Did some...
Thought I would add this to the mix for today's art show. I met up today with a good friend of mine from Grand Rapids named Wayne Edwards for...
Some more "car show" stuff. The last one was for a local breast cancer awareness benefit. The "Billetproof Babe" picture was courtesy of Alan...
Some flyin' eyeball stuff. #1 A "wet paint" sign. #2 Top panel was done for a How-To on the HAMB;the bottom one was for Dennis O'Brien #3 Part 1...
He wants to get the motor unstuck before he does anything. I don't know exactly how long it has been since it ran but when I moved out here to...
Interesting that I found this thread tonight after just starting to do some number reparation on a midget race car purchased by a friend of mine....
Some great stuff posted already and the day is only 2 hours old! Thought I'd post up some signs I've done over the years.The Flintstone Charger...
I've heated alklyd enamel in the color cup on hot plate unreduced several times in the past and it sprayed out beautifully and dried fairly...
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Granatelli at the ground breaking of his museum in Auburn Indiana.He must have been at least moderately well...
Just found out a short while ago that Mark Kirby of Motor City Flathead and Shadow Rods has passed away. Don't know all the circumstances but Mark...
A sad day indeed as Mark was a good friend.I hadn't heard from him in quite some time and wondered what was happening. Rest in peace amigo.
Thought I'd jump in early tonight as I will be away all day tomorrow on a job. Here is some stuff starting in 1963 and working up.The 57 Olds...
That was a huge story in the Detroit Free Press when it happened.Gruesome to say the least.
I may have posted this before and if I have please forgive my being,"chronologically-challenged". These works were done by a good friend of...
Thought I'd post up some stuff from years past. #1 The painting of the front view of the T roadster was done on a leather cap I did for my...
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