Bob Spina's Latest . . .
Looks as if Spina has been at it again . . ? This time the "Flake Wizard" tricked out Paul Tracy's Lincoln complete with stripes, scallops, sparkles, sequins, micros, glitter, whatever you call it . . . it get's your attention - Have I got your attention? You'd better listen up - You wanna get flakey?
Call me - and I'll call Uncle Bob for you - by appointment only.
Call me - and I'll call Uncle Bob for you - by appointment only.
Get it done now !
Fuck it's Cold
Most of Jack Frost is on the inside of my windshield - while trying to see - defrost blowing ice cold air - cloth seat is hard as a rock - power steering grinding & squeeling - brakes are hard - rear view mirror is iced over - lights are flickering - motor is running on 6 or 7 of it's 8 cylinders.
-15 or -20 . . . FIC . . . Fuck it's cold . . .
-15 or -20 . . . FIC . . . Fuck it's cold . . .
Pinstriping: How-To . . .
I should be getting my frame for the "Bastard Stepchild" 1978 XLH Sporty Project back very soon. Then I can stripe it up a bit - a little on the swingarm . . . way way cool in my One Shot Brown with Ivory. These books were originally Ed Roth how-to books (Spina is in most of them too, since he helped with them) Heck, about 1/2 the illustrations are Spina - you can tell his style. The "black covers" on the left are from Spina and Tom Kelly. Good stuff.
Hydraglide with sidecar
Still the champion . . .
Morty "the official shop cat" is known by all my friends from here to Vegas. He "guards" the property about as good as a cat can do. I've had a lot of cats - and Morty is the coolest. He's also a hell-of-a-fighter. Pound for pound - a Mayweather or maybe a Pac-Man. All the local cats know this too. They've tangled with the Mort - and have the scars to prove it. Well, this big cat (the biggest in the neighborhood) has been "testing" Morty's territory lately. I come back from work yesterday - and Morty has him cornered under my front steps. This orange/white cat is easily twice the size of Morty. Suddenly, Morty dives under the steps - and drags this cat from under - out into the snow - He's chewing the cat's head - dragging it, kicking - the other cat is cryin' and pissin' all over the place. He tries to run and Morty recaptures - biting, clawing and kicking . . . it was ugly. Morty chased the cat, all the way down the street all while re-tackling and more clawing and biting. This other cat tried jumping in a pine bush - Morty went in after him. When it all was over, the Mort now has a scratch on his nose. Always does. Morty is still the champ - he keeps his belt another week.
My first job . . .
If I wanted to buy this 1970 Camaro . . . my ol' man said I have to get a job. So, I did. In a local autobody shop.
I cleaned the paint booth filters, swept the floor, mowed the lawn AND . . . if I was lucky - I got to sand a little on this custom van they were painting. The year was 1981 - and this is the van - I about freaked out when I found it on the internet the other day. The front was almost totally "pink" with bondo. But, when it left the shop - it was the raddest thing to hit the streets. Paint by Walsh Enterprises: Dave(Scheib), Peck, Finch, Carr . . . and Lil' Noot helped too.
I cleaned the paint booth filters, swept the floor, mowed the lawn AND . . . if I was lucky - I got to sand a little on this custom van they were painting. The year was 1981 - and this is the van - I about freaked out when I found it on the internet the other day. The front was almost totally "pink" with bondo. But, when it left the shop - it was the raddest thing to hit the streets. Paint by Walsh Enterprises: Dave(Scheib), Peck, Finch, Carr . . . and Lil' Noot helped too.
Doc Dytch, Payne, Fringer & Riley
Heros. Trailblazers of Harley-Davidson performance. Whatever you want to call it - These men helped set the records and set the standards of speed in the late 60s and early 70s. Most of this happened in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa . . . the midwest. Where Winter brings out creativity. You can't ride - so work on it.
The Best Superglide
Need to Know
Velocity Stack
These things work. The problem is - until you get it running - you don't have much velocity. You can use the accelerator pump - however, with a 1 1/2" carb spacer (so the carb clears the magneto) it's a long road for the fuel to get to the cylinders. I use a tennis ball in the stack so I can prime it for starting - then hit the enrichener - and she'll pop. Sometimes it's a bitch to get going. I have to run with it - or park on a hill. But, once she's goin' - it's all worth it. You get the glory. Just don't suck up a big rock !
Ed Roth & Revell
I have some Revell models of Big Daddy's show cars. Should I glue 'em together? - Or leave 'em in the boxes? Seems a shame to let them sit. I see there's an article "Growing Up Roth" or something like that in the new Garage Magazine. Written by Darrel Roth(one of the living sons). I got to hang with Dennis Roth for a few days a couple years back when Spina was workin' on the Maxterion. Crazy dude he is . . Go to www.rothoriginals.com for cool shirts & stuff . . .
BIG DADDY LIVES !!!!!!
BIG DADDY LIVES !!!!!!
Ironhead Project: Wheel Building
Me & Big Noot have been working on lacing wheels while it's snowin' & blowin' outside. If you've ever tried to spoke up big flange hub - they suck. It's takes a lil' skill. Plus, try and do it without scratching everything all to shit. You need old hand grips, tiny pieces of hose, shop towels and a peanut can - trust me. (and Peppermint Schnapps)
Team Kawasaki
I see Cycle News said that former Harley-Davidson rider Springsteen and tuner Werner are teamin' up to run the Kawasaki bikes that Bill has been working with the last few seasons. Springer will be the test rider and feedback.
Should be a great team. Too bad it ain't a HD - but, these guys know how to make anything work. Look out.
Should be a great team. Too bad it ain't a HD - but, these guys know how to make anything work. Look out.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)