Archive for November, 2009
Earlier this morning I had breakfast with European Royalty and all I can say is that the food was great and the atmosphere was a trip. I felt like I was eating in a French Villa and the food was so damn good I had to hold back from eating like a wild boar. To be honest, if I knew that the food was going to be that damn good I might have come prepared and lined my pockets with sandwich bags so I could stash a few away for later. LOL.
After breakfast it was back to business and today actually marks the fifth consecutive day that we’ve shot – and yes we even shot on Thanksgiving day.
Only Jay Leno and a few other lucky individuals own a motorcycle like this and you can see who owns it and what he does for a living in an upcoming issue. As for now it’s off to another shoot and then time to head back home to write stories and edit photos. Again…I’m only as good as those I surround myself with and all I can say is that I’ve got a good team of people that are always down to put in work. Thanks for all the help as well as all the offers.
If you’re looking to get the illest micro tattoos then look no further than Ben Grillo. He’s a master at his craft and the owner of the magic hand responsible for inking some of the world’s smallest and most detailed pieces. This tattoo here was done on our photographer, OSOK (One Shot One Kill), and he had this camera tattooed on his wrist to stay in touch with his roots while also commemorating the first camera that he learned to shoot with.
C’mon now…them me he ain’t the man!
His work speaks for itself so when you’re ready you already know who to hit up.
Too many deadlines. Too many photoshoots. Too many projects…..so I’m shuttin’ down for the next few days so I can concentrate. The phones are off , the blog wont be updated and I’ve got a ton of ground to cover, stories to write while also prepping for some big shoots goin’ down tomorrow and Monday. In the meantime I’ll have a few random posts going up but nothing major. Hope everyone’s enjoying their long weekend.
A few random flicks from a shoot done years back.
It’s pretty common knowledge that most lowrider owners never drive their shit on the street (at least not just for fun) so in an effort to prove otherwise we took out the homie Joe’s Impala (which is called Hustler ’63) to Hollywood, CA. As a member of Los Angeles Car Club, Joe’s known in the industry as the plaque maker/ laser man/ the owner of Hustler ’63 and soon he’s got a new car busting out soon so be on the lookout. (more…)
It’s Black Friday and the day that’s suppose to kick off the the busiest shopping season of the year (Christmas…if you couldn’t already figure that out) but I’ve never been able to understand why camping out overnight is worth the savings of $20 to $30? Then again…..I’ve heard of some great deals out there but waiting (or waking up) at the butt-crack of down just doesn’t sound appealing to me and I’m cool on the crazed shoppers and mob mentality. But for those of you that are down to do the deed…..enjoy the savings and I hope you stayed warm! Here’s a few facts about “Black Friday”….
- “Black Friday” got it’s name back in 1966
- The term originated in Philadelphia in reference to the heavy traffic of that day.
- It is considered the busiest shopping day by media, but it only reached the number one position in 2003 and 2005. From ’93 through 2001 it was only the 5th to 10th busiest day
OK….so I typed this post up this morning but I forgot to hit “publish” so we’ll just continue where I left off. First off, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there. We all have a lot to be thankful for and I wish everyone nothing but the best. It’s a good day to spend time with family and a good time to reflect on what’s really important. I hope you all had a shit load of good food and family around and all I have to say is F*ck your Turkey! LMFAO. This year at the house we’re having everything but the turkey so that means stuffing, drinks, hot dogs, cup cakes and all kinds of homebaked goods. Honestly, I don’t know who made it a rule or a tradition to eat turkey but I’ll trade that dry, sleepy ass meat in for fried chicken or prime rib from Twin any day.
So his years Thanksgiving started off a bit different because I started off the morning with a shoot but I figured there’s no better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than by giving thanks for the opportunity to have someone open up their home, their thoughts and their car collection to our publication. I was actually a bit surprised that he wanted to shoot today but it worked out well for both of our schedules (and this shoot was long overdue) so I figure let’s run with it and get things done. It all went down in the matter of only three hours and it turned out sick!
Too bad I couldn’t post more pics up but you know the drill…..far too many lurkers and I don’t want to give away too much. I think I’ve said this before but it’s funny how much of a resource this blog and HH has become for some but then again it keeps me on my toes and two laps ahead of the competition. Trust me, delivering unique and untarnished content is no easy job but that’s what makes it fun and for 2010 we’re going to be a tough act to follow. Trust me.
If you’re an L.A. regular or have kept up with Heavy Hitters Magazine then this guy shouldn’t be a stranger to you (even though we blurred out his face). He’s got a good story, a crazy car collection and you’ll see it all soon in the next issue of HH. Stay tuned for more pics and updates from this exclusive piece. Pic by Dirk A.
If you want to sign up to win a 2010 Ford Mustang that’s already done up and fully customized then click here and be sure to sign up! It’s free! There’s no purchase necessary! And buying something from Ford doesn’t increase your chance of winning so what do you have to lose? So put the burger down and do something with your life. It’ll only take you a few minutes then you can get back to your regular programming.
Aimee, Nick (L4P) and Steve (SCC) put together a Sunday fun run and they decided that Steve’s new car wash would be the perfect place to meet: Beverly Hills Auto Spa. Cars began to roll in at 8:00 am and by 10:30 am they were all off to Paradise Cove in Malibu. Good times, good conversation and the take off was fun with Gevo and Steve putting on a sick show of power. LMFAO. (more…)
Topo? You might have to do this one…..
Jon Sibal created this insane rendition of what he’d do to the Chevy Camaro and the results are stellar. He’s already been contracted by some top name companies to render wide body kits for the Porsche Panamera and when it comes to future renderings or the hottest pics on the market he’s the man to source. Check him out here.
Friday morning I had a brainstorming session with the Chief Creative Officer of Source Interlink – Alan Alpanian – and to say that it turned out well would be an understatement. The meeting was about a new project that we’re working on and after sitting down with him for a few hours the vision of the project is crystal clear. With a few tweaks, his guidance and the blessing of the higher ups this new title is going to change up the game – again. More updates on this sometime soon.
Alan in his creative lab.
I went to South Bay Autohaus this morning and shortly after Mark gave me a test ride in this Ariel Atom I had to go home and change the sac holder. Seriously….I’ve driven and ridden in plenty of exotics and quarter mile drag cars but this thing is a beast and can’t be compared to. If you’ve never had asthma (and want to know how it feels) then ride in this bitch and it’ll leave you shit faced and gasping for air.
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LOL. So did I shit in my pants? No. But I sure did make some racing stripes. LMFAO.
Want a pair of shit stained underwear? Then go on a test ride with Mark or buy your own pair here. LMFAO.
A pic of some of just some of the Polaris’ he’s imported.
It’s good to see that Mohammed is on the grind and bringing the folks what they want – and need. In a recent comment he posted he said that his clients loves the Polaris more than their “camel milk” and that shit had my busting up. As for custom parts for the Polaris well be on the lookout because Topo’s working his magic and he should be busting it out soon! Stay tuned.
On Thursday night we grabbed dinner at Shin Sen Gumi Yakitori and if you haven’t had a chance to eat there then be sure to go because the food is good and the place is beyond fun. The service is good, the hosts funny as shit and there’s also plenty of eye candy with overprotective boyfriends….but then again we weren’t looking. LOL. (more…)
Matte black inner on the Premier 4509 Aston Martin kit.
If you’re looking for sick ass vinyl work – or just need decals – then be sure to check out Harris over at InStyle Graphics. From clear bra applications to custom wheel decals, lip accents, to full matte black wraps or matte accents he’s the one you wanna see. His seamless clear bra comes second to none and his attention to detail is flawless so again…..if you need a full wrap, decals, clear bra or anything vinyl then go see Harris and remember……good labor ain’t cheap and cheap labor ain’t good so STFU. OK? Ha ha….but on the reals…..his work is top notch and you won’t be disappointed.
Passed by Topos a few nights ago and forgot about these flicks in the camera. As usual….he’s got a few widebody Camaro’s and Dodges on deck including another widebody owned by AC from Forgiato Wheels. Now you’ve probably already seen this one in matte silver but if not here’s a few flicks I snapped. He’s got a few new projects on deck so be on the lookout…and for others get to running! LOL. (more…)
