Ray Smith

My Pal Ray"El Vago" Smith is a pinstriper from waaay back.

I met Ray a few years back and when I saw this old pic from the Detroit Autorama a few years back,I had to share.

A giant of sheer talent.I can't strip worth doo doo,I still don't know why they ask me to come.... but hanging around with fellas, like Ray and the other guys and girls....Well provides much needed stimuli for further artistic adventures.

And he is another mentor for me. Ray WAS there and his stories are colorful and vivid.Ray ALWAYS puts a smile on my face and I miss seeing him.

I hope this year for the upcoming 2009 Autorama he will be there.

I think what Ray was saying to me in this photo was...."Make it a female Monster,..... with BIG Knockers!!!"...... heh,heh,

Oh Ray, you crack me up.

Von Franco

A few years back...I contacted Von Franco..... a hero of mine, I was a little hesitant at first.... but he welcomed me with open arms......

I have grown to be good pals with Franco and we share the artists lament and joy weekly.I have so much respect and admiration for this guy.... he was there.... in the scene and paid his dues.

So much so, he is an open history book on Kustom Kulture in General. Some artists have a fear of sharing,not Von Franco..... he is always lending a helping hand.

I am truly amazed at his skills and the ease of which he handles his media.

I recently visit him and his darling wife Katie in Texas.

I am proud to call him a true Friend.

Check out his work..... a true living legend.

Period.

http://www.vonfranco.com

Larry Fulton....Carburetor Guru

I like things well done..... and this kat does just that.Larry Fulton,owner/operator of HotRodCarbs.com................

..........My relationship with Larry goes back a few years and his quality and workmanship speaks for itself.So when I began to talk to Larry about my next baby hemi project and my needs for a certain induction system.He was the man.

Larry rose to the occasion and my needs were taken care of......10 fold!

I had a old Edmunds 2x2 intake... which in itself was in need of repair.I know purists will argue that I needed Stromberg 97's to fill the gap,but I disagree.... Rochesters are a much better functioning unit.I wanna drive this baby.

So with that in mind,Larry took care of Business..... and the end results are nothing short of brilliant.

If your in need of a tri-power or ANY multiple induction set up... give Larry a ring...

...he will set ya right.

Check him out at...... http://www.hotrodcarbs.com

Rags to Live by.......

Coming soon...Our first line of shirts with some classic Hot Rod  scribbles..... good enuff for weddings,Funerals and oil changes..... we will keep ya posted!

It took me long enough......

Well... here is my soapbox to spout off to the world... more things to come

Things I like and things to rant about.......

I doubt if anybody will ever care.....

ha ha ha