I'm lovin' it.

Some more Saab pics.

Swedish Erotica

First testdrive on a beautiful evening. Burned fossil fuels, scared pedestrians. A good time was had by all.

Burlesque Circus

Last night I went to see the Burlesque Circus.

A great show, good people and hosting the show was beautiful miss Eve Champagne.

Booiiiinnnnggg!

Getting there

After days of sanding and painting, things are taking shape and I am refitting some parts I removed before painting. I finished painting the bumper parts satin black today, still drying.

The kolor kombo looks great. Some more welding to do, some wiring, fitting new radiator and hoses, thermostat and then GO!

Acrylic Mojo

It's been awhile since I have painted anything on paper, using acrylic paint. It took me some time to get re-aquainted with the materials but I like the result.

Rusty Gold swapmeet yesterday

A great succes. Will be there next year fo'sho.

Thanks to Lenny from Bubblevisor Blog for this great meet.

RIP MCA

One of the Beastie Boys has passed away.

MCA (middle) died but he left a great legacy in music.

Check out one of their latest videos, featuring an all-star cast and all 80s cars:

What time is it?

Girls and Custom Cars

Honda Old Gold

Last saturday we had a Kustom Korner field trip. Went to visit the Biker's Best shop in Renswoude, a 15 minute drive. We were there in 8.

These guys have been doing Honda Goldwings since forever. They also have a museum of all kinds of Honda cycles from days gone by. This is just a small selection.

Even ZZ-Chops first chop is in thier museum! Really cool stuff but I was especially enchanted by some of his 70s Customs that are for sale. Check this stuff out, both Honda GL based!

1977 Digger:

 1977 Trike!

I also saw this Old Gold paint. Sweet.

Go take alook sometime (www.goldwing.nl) and remember to say howdy to the Hamburger Ladies!

Creative process

Jimmy Page in my AKG's, a pencil and a sheet of paper.

I've been working on the Saab, getting the paint off. Been sanding for 3 days now and still not finished. I encountered some rust on the left front fender and the hood. Had to weld it shut.

I took the opportunity to shave the side blinkers...

There is an unfinished weld where the roff meets the rear quarter panels. It's normally hidden by a plastic cover. I decided to clean it up too.

Tomorrow I'll finish the sanding, clean up and start painting.

Tired of that same ol'black rubber?

Then why not try Good Year's Illuminated tires, which are translucent with lights in 'em. What? Yeah, really. I'm confused as to why this didn't catch on. I'd buy them!

Dust and more dust.

Sanding the Saab. Dust everywhere.

Out with the old, in with the new.

Today, the Destroyed Rover was picked up by a breaker.

Good riddance, I say. Now I have time to do a thorough technical inspection on my new Saab Turbo.

I'm changing sparkplugs, distributor cap, radiator, thermostat valve, anti sway-bar rubbers, some hoses, cleaning out the power steering system, installing radio etc. Have to weld some small holes in the floor, nothing serious.

Tomorrow, my good friend Mr. Martin is coming over to help sand off the ridiculous color scheme. I don't have the time to do a thorough paint job so it will be primer for now.

Girls n Cars: the 80s

Even Magnum P.I. would be scared of this vixen.

Iconic girl from the 80s, the original Daisy Duke: Catherine Bach. You know you've made your mark when a piece of clothing is named after your character. Those "Daisy Dukes" sure made an impression on me back then.

And finally, a great 80s japanese nostalgic car, with a great 80s dressed girl and a fantabulous 80s paintjob. Wish I had more and better pics of this combo!

New toy

I just bought a Saab 900 turbo.

It needs paint and the interior is shot but it's mechanically sound, has a new turbo and.....

IT'S A SAAB 900 TURBO!

Creep van

Demolition Derby Friday!