Author Archives: Brian

Is This Thing On?

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Brian

So it’s obviously been a while since I’ve updated the blog, so I guess it’s about time I post up some of the projects I’ve been busy with since the last update. Watch this space.  

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Busy Busy Busy…

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Brian

I guess I should have hung a “gone fishin’” sign on the front door of the ol’ blog for the last couple of weeks, because I haven’t had any time to keep ‘er updated. What’s been keeping me up at nights … Continue reading →

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Project Update: ’32 Roadster…Detail and Assembly

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Brian

The parts for the Ernst Roadster are steadily coming back into the shop from paint, chrome, and beyond.  Things have been moving so quickly, it’s been hard for me to stop and take too many photos, but I do have … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of Press/ Street Rodder Mag.

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Brian

I was pleasantly surprised to see a small photo of my Coupe used in this month’s issue (Feb. 2011) of Street Rodder Magazine.  The article is called “Heir to the Throne” and talks about the current and continued popularity of the … Continue reading →

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Paint/ Restraint

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Brian

Finished up this set of tins for Cory from Main Drive Cycle up in Lucas over the weekend.  Cory wanted a very simple and classy lay-out….and that’s what he got.  The black base is broken up by custom-mixed silver panels … Continue reading →

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Early Ford to Bendix-style Brake Conversion

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Brian

I’ve been offering this conversion service for a little over a year now, and since I shipped off this set of backing plates to John Swander in KC, MO last week, it seemed like a good time to throw them … Continue reading →

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Chrome won’t get ya home…

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Brian

…But it sure does make a big difference in the finished product, when you’re talking about late-50′s style Hot Rods. I prepped and sent off the chrome for the Ernst ’32 Roadster last week, and managed to snap a couple … Continue reading →

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Movie Time: The Wade Coupe Project on Film

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Brian

Stephen Hibbs of Squaresville Studios made these videos of me working on the chassis for the Wade Coupe and also managed to get most of the process of chopping the top as well. I think he did a great job … Continue reading →

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Project Update: ’32 Roadster…Finished for now!

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Brian

The Ernst Roadster got delivered to a shop in Manfield yesterday for paint, after I spent Sunday taking it apart and getting it ready.  While the sheetmetal and frame are getting painted, the rest of the parts are going out for chrome.  … Continue reading →

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’32 Roadster: Interior/ Headers…and a Last Look

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Brian

Well, today is the last day that the ’32 Roadster will be together for a while. It’s getting disassembled so that it can go to paint tomorrow. I tied up all the loose ends over the last week, including building … Continue reading →

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