Hot Rod Kult

messing around

2009-09-25T18:21:00.000-07:00

After ripping down the B&B Speed Coupe we had a little fun and took a 27 roadster body I have and put it on the A frame.
Then I realized I dont have any of the parts I need to build the :No Name" coupe and have all the parts in the world to build a fun roadster. Damn......

the B&B Speed Coupe

2009-09-25T17:53:00.001-07:00

Utah represents

2009-09-02T18:14:00.000-07:00

I love these guys and gals.

All about Bonneville

2009-08-12T15:11:00.000-07:00

All the cool kids are doing it. Thats why you are looking at these photos. Because you didn't go...And your not cool.

p.s. These photos are stolen from friends because I am just as lame as you and did not make it this year.

Neat Pants

2009-08-12T15:04:00.000-07:00

Cole Foster does some pretty dope shit and is the winner of this months neat pants contest.

More German Hot Rod Fun

2009-07-29T11:12:00.000-07:00

German Hot Rod Fun

2009-07-29T11:11:00.001-07:00

I got these today from my good friend Olli.

Change

2009-07-25T14:43:00.000-07:00

I am starting to get stir crazy working on the house.
I need to get back into the shop.

Gone Racing

2009-07-21T11:13:00.000-07:00

My brothers sent me some pictures of their time at Famoso HRR. Gotta love a well built Gasser.
Allan and his boys are the real'est of the real.
Also shown is my brother Jimmy's wagon playing pull car for the day.

Sunday! Sunday! Suday!

2009-07-07T22:39:00.000-07:00

Does anyone remember this movie?
Rules!

Widow Maker

2009-07-07T22:37:00.001-07:00

There was a reason for the name.

Early Indy.

2009-07-07T18:12:00.000-07:00

Joyrides Art Company

2009-07-06T00:05:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with Mark Kawakami of Joyrides Art Company this last weekend over the 4th.
Do yourself a favor and check out his webpage full of Amazing Articles & Photos.
joy rides art company

Check It

2009-06-30T23:25:00.002-07:00

Thanks to my friend Nick for this awesome link.
Impossibly brilliant imagery collage by Justin Blythe.
Check It.

Let Go

2009-06-30T23:25:00.001-07:00

Risk.

2009-06-30T23:23:00.000-07:00

hmmmmmmmm.

2009-06-30T14:09:00.000-07:00

David Perry Photography.

olddrags.com

2009-06-19T18:43:00.000-07:00

I came across this site while messing around aimlessly late at night as I usually tend to do when I am not in the shop.

Check it out.
olddrags.com

the Man In the Mirror

2009-06-19T15:13:00.000-07:00

Sometimes never responds.

Hemispherical

2009-06-19T15:12:00.000-07:00

Watch it.
Right now.

Awsomness

2009-06-19T15:09:00.000-07:00

Pinkees Hot Rod's
is Awsome
and full of Awsomness.

It's your fault

2009-06-16T17:24:00.001-07:00

Where did we lose sight?

2009-06-16T17:21:00.001-07:00

Hot rods come in all shapes and sizes.
They all have the same formula.
Purity and equality of form and function.

Lost in translation

2009-06-16T17:18:00.001-07:00

One of my favortie early Euro cars is the BMW M1.
Being an industrial designer by trade I can appreciate the new mordern push for revival of classic items with modern interpretations.

But for fucks sake. Really?
Taking a great sleek design and making a massive visually oversize bohemouth shouldn't fit in that category right?

Just an oppinion.

On my mind

2009-06-13T15:26:00.000-07:00

Follow these fools!

2009-05-25T14:35:00.000-07:00

You wanna see the real deal?
Follow my brothers out in Detroit.
They are on top of their game and always putting out insane rides.

detroitroaddevils.blogspot.com

Memorial Day

2009-05-25T12:39:00.000-07:00

I wanted to send out a personal thank you to all of those who have fought past and present to defend our freedoms as Americans.

Thank you.

Keeping it going

2009-05-14T00:45:00.000-07:00

I usually don't do this.
But.....
DAMN.........

Off the grid

2009-05-11T17:18:00.000-07:00

I just spent the last week or so off the grid. It felt pretty good to be completely disconnected from society. It was a good exercise in self restraint. It does go to show you how reliant most of us have become on modern technology.
The move is going slow. Still have yet to move the shop or any of the cars. My truck is down and that has thrown a major wrench in the plans.
Good news is I have a longer motorcycle ride into work!
I will resume the picture posting and daily activity once I get settled down in the new place.
Peace,
Nate

Viva Las Vegas 2009

2009-03-31T22:49:00.000-07:00

If your going to attend make sure you stop by and check out our booth for Flat Black Industries.
We will be there selling all of our prints.
We would love for you to stop by and say hi!

Were moving

2009-03-31T22:44:00.000-07:00

April 17th.

Moving ten years of collecting, my family, shop, cars, bikes and every other trinket I own to our new digs.
The new place will also house a new beginning for the company and development of new products.
I am lookng forward to what it has to offer and the opportunity to work with the new space.
3000 sq. ft. shop right out your back door! What could be better than that?

Wish us luck and we will keep you posted of what is coming.

Ferrari.....

2009-03-31T22:40:00.000-07:00

This has smoother lines than any Super Model I have ever seen.

He Loves Motorcycles

2009-03-20T13:35:00.000-07:00

Its neat as a father to see your son start to adopt your same interests.

Still searching for that dream

2009-02-25T22:56:00.001-08:00

A new home for Outlaw Ventures and Flat Black Industries.
Please say yes!

In the works

2009-02-25T22:54:00.000-08:00

I have something special in store for these.

Extinct?

2009-02-03T22:21:00.000-08:00

What I wouldn't give for one of these to place atop my Y Block.

I Heart Scooter!

2009-02-03T22:15:00.000-08:00

For those of you who do not know him or his build yet, you need to crawl out from under your rock and check this genius out.
He is brilliant engineer, he has a great artistic eye and one hell of a photographer and he is an all around strapping young lad.
<----------------- Click here and learn something.

Road Devils Pick - GNRS 2009

2009-02-03T21:59:00.001-08:00

Well here is the final result to all my struggle.
This is also the car we picked.

Greasy Kulture #8

2009-01-05T00:17:00.000-08:00

Go get it!

What are you waiting for?

The Devil made me do it

2009-01-05T00:14:00.000-08:00

My first sculpture in 12 years.
This is for a club trophy for the Grand National Roadster Show.

The Devil is in..........The Details.

2008-12-19T16:05:00.000-08:00

All hand woven stainless steel.
Damn.

Mega Rad

2008-12-19T15:58:00.001-08:00

Yup!

Almost here

2008-12-05T15:26:00.001-08:00

Welcome Home.

2008-12-05T15:23:00.001-08:00

I would like to personally welcome Nevada's newest permanent resident.
Well for the next 16 years or so. Hope your comfortable Orenthal!

Technically Quick

2008-11-18T15:50:00.000-08:00

There is a theme.

SEX

2008-11-08T14:09:00.000-08:00

Are you equipped?

2008-11-08T14:07:00.000-08:00

History - It's still obtainable

2008-11-08T14:04:00.000-08:00

There Is None Other!!!

2008-10-17T22:23:00.000-07:00

Nuff said!

My 1952 AD GMC / Chevy

2008-09-07T23:37:00.000-07:00

O.K. so before you write me and tell me how dumb I is, lemme tell ya watcha lookin at.
Here we have a titled 1952 GMC pick-um-up-truck with a Chevy frontal lobotomy.
I like the GMC's cause they were the heavy duty work trucks which meant the had a much stronger heavier gauge stamped frame. But I could never get past the front clip of the work horses. See these AD trucks will always have a special place in my heart because this was the first car I ever built.
I started on a 1952 AD pickup when I was the ripe ole age of 14. I bought this one for my wife, which was really just a lame excuse for me to relive my childhood.
This will be a relatively updated project with a traditional skin.
So what does a heavy frame mean? A 454 ci Big Block Chevy.
I am sure this one will be black with white walls and rollin low on Astro Supremes!!

the '34 Ford......

2008-09-07T23:19:00.000-07:00

This is my 34 ford pickup. She is my primary driver and will be getting a tear down when the other projects are finished. She will have 1960 show-rod vibe. I'll keep the whites but re mount them on Radir's. The engine will be replaced with a built 292 Y Block stroker w/ matching 6x2 94's. I'm thinking Metallic blue on this one. Yup.....Color.........

The Stable

2008-09-07T23:12:00.000-07:00

Is there ever enough? The only problem is, they are all projects. I guess no matter what, they will always be projects.

GREASY KULTURE

2008-09-05T14:35:00.001-07:00

We have a new add running in Greasy Kulture #7.
Be sure to check it out.

We are MOTORHEAD!!! We play Rock and Roll!

2008-09-04T15:18:00.000-07:00

Going to see Motorhead tonight with the retarded version of the Misfits!

BAD ASS.....

Fuckers!

Flat Black Industries 2008 line coming soon!

2008-08-29T15:23:00.001-07:00

Gentlemen....Start Your Engines.......

2008-08-14T14:11:00.000-07:00

A Lost Art

2008-08-14T14:08:00.000-07:00

Perfection

2008-08-14T14:02:00.000-07:00

Thanks to my Friend English Dave (Molloy) for thes shots.

King and Henson Belly Tanker

2008-08-14T13:53:00.001-07:00

Another Magazine Shoot

2008-08-12T17:41:00.000-07:00

This time for Trends. This is a house I had the opportunity to do work on. I designed the fireplace mantle and 30' tall marble insert. I also designed all of the properties wrought iron doors.
Hope you enjoy!

Old Friends & Inspirations

2008-08-12T17:25:00.001-07:00

I owe a lot to this family whether they know it or not, particularly BJ.
I grew up with BJ and spent a lot of time with him through High School. We shared many things in common, but more importantly were shared a passon forHot Rods. He also taught me a lot of what I know today.

To this day the entire family belongs to the Bonneville 200+ club and they are still responsible for some of the fastest stream liner bodies on the salt today

Thanks for everything guys.

Selling out!

2008-08-06T17:28:00.000-07:00

I have got a ton of Hot Rod parts
and I need to get rid of alot of it.
Click here -HOT ROD STUFF-
and see if I have something you need or want.

Moving Forward

2008-08-06T16:12:00.000-07:00

Jamco Suspensions has just become the newest distributor for
Flat Black Industries.
All of our clothing can be purchased directly from the Jamco web site.

We would like to welcome them to the family
and ask that you show them your support.

Jesus strike me down

2008-08-03T23:01:00.000-07:00

I grew up infatuated with the choppers from the 60's & 70's

I had a project sitting in my garage waiting.

I now have this to help it along.

I can't help myself.

Goals

2008-08-01T21:06:00.000-07:00

Something to shoot for

Three of Fifteen

2008-08-01T21:04:00.001-07:00

The Tickle

2008-07-29T15:47:00.001-07:00

Front

Engine

Dragsters

They give me a funny feeling on the inside.

I like it.

Please note: these photos are stolen from other more talented people than myself.

Good Book

2008-07-29T15:46:00.001-07:00

If you ride...

Read it.

If you don't...

Start.

My beginning

2008-07-29T14:55:00.001-07:00

Remember the first time you had that feeling?

I think I started to feel it when I was around six or seven. Everytime we would drive down the highway and we would be passed by motorcycles I would perk up.
I remember one year comming home from California in the back of a Datsun pickup. I was in the bed with my two older brothers. We were sleeping snug under the camper shell when I heard this ground shaking roar.
It was deffening and I could feel the entire tiny truck shake. I rose to see that we were surrounded by motorcycles.
As they raced past us I did everything in my power to watch every part of every scoot.
I knew at that point that is what I wanted. I have been captivated by them ever since and will ride untill I die...And I will live free.

Remeber yours?

Bike work

2008-07-16T18:23:00.000-07:00

Well I am getting ready for a little run and have been continually pushing forward on the bike. these 2 & 3 a.m. work sessions are going to kill me.
At least I am making progress.
I got the rear lights located & mounted right under the spring seat. I got all the final grinding done on the rear fender and the swing arm painted last night. I also made a rear license plate mount using. It puts the plate right behind the belt drive and uses an old model a tail light.
Should be good to go here soon.

Induction

2008-07-15T17:19:00.000-07:00

So my obsession with induction continues. I have a carb fetish. Better yet; I have a multi carb fetish.
I am running a 3x1 offy setup on my 1954 Chevy 210.
I am currently running a 3x2 setup on my 1934 Ford pickup.
I'm going to replace the engine in the 34 with a very worked over 292 Y Block.
I am going to be running a wicked power combo including a 312 crank, stroker kit and various other tasty innerds and just picked up the latest engine component and the newest piece to satisfy my fetish.

My Affliction

2008-07-12T15:41:00.000-07:00

I can't leave anything alone.
I have a million projects waiting to be worked on or finished.
So....What do I do? take a perfectly good bike, my daily, and rip it apart.
I have never liked how the factory sent out these softails. Sure they are functional but not overly attractive in the rear.
I originally yanked of the bobtail fender and put on a wrap around fender from a FLH. I rode that way for a couple years and always knew that the fender should be right on the tire. So I couldn't take it any longer. Here is my solid mount fender on the swing arm.
Here are some progress shots.

Random shots from my life

2008-06-27T00:12:00.000-07:00

Best engineering trophy I made for RRR 07

Always playing hard to get

Me and Dizzle

Derol's Shovel

R.I.P. Ray

Like father - Like cat?

My little devil

My '34 somewhere on the highway near Vegas

The first hot rod I ever built @ 14

A few of my brothers.

Great...Not Another Biker!!

2008-06-25T16:50:00.001-07:00

Yeah man he's the real deal. The kind you read about in all the rags.
He don't care about anything. He lives his life his way!
He's tough! He don't take shit!
He rides hard and if your in his way he'll run you over without asking questions.
If you know whats good for you, you will stay out of his way.

Yeah, another Biker!!

Five lives

2008-06-25T15:21:00.000-07:00

Life.

I'm convinced I'm on number five. I had another occurrence this last weekend that could have taken me to that place we all fear to go. No - not work or prison. Death.
I have been shot. I have hung from 300 ft cliffs. I have been forced and held under coves by white water rapids as I struggle to get free. Most recently I have survived a small torch explosion.

I had recently run out of gas on my oxy-ace torch. I got them filled and started working again this weekend. I went to hook up my tanks and decided to use an older torch I got from a friend. I hooked it up checked everything visually and made sure the lines were tight. Now keep n mind this was a torch I had never used, and did not know the history off. I did not know the previous owners maintenance regiment on it and had only done a quick visual inspection myself.
Well I started working doing some basic heat bending on pipe. I worked for about five minutes, released the trigger, moved my part and when i engaged the trigger again the there was a large explosion/burst. I can only assume that the torch tail fittings had been leaking or clogged or god knows what.

To make a long story short I was in the middle of the burst and suffered third degree burns on my hand and first degree burns up my arm and chest. It also removed all of the hair in those places along with completely removing my Goatee, most of my eyelashes & a bit of my eyebrows. thank god no burns on my pretty little face.

Now, I remember after getting shot the questions I used to field. I was always asked if it changed my life. Had my outlook somehow been altered? While things like this force you to take a look at your life I can honestly say that none of them have changed me.

See I have always had a pretty healthy outlook on life to begin with. I am an honest man. I live my life with integrity. I live my life full of love of the peolpe around me. I have always worked hard for the things I have and I try not to take to many things for granted. In the same sense I refuse to live a life with regret. I shun living in fear of things I am unfamiliar with. I will not back down from people or challanges.

So here is my new look sans- 8" goatee. Same smart ass attitude Same drive to live. I'm not done with this life yet.

Remember, work safely and go kiss you're babies mommas!

N

New Inspiration. New Designs

2008-04-26T00:37:00.000-07:00

I have regained some creativity.
It is time I begin to move my small business forward and give it the attention it deserves.
Here is one of the newest prints I will be offering this summer. This is called "the Derol" tee. I am super stoked about this new season shit. It will focus more on my passion for motor cycles. I will also bring out some more hot rod inspired designs too to help keep things fresh.
Be sure to check out www.flatblackind.com and pick something up.

Out with the old

2008-04-26T00:27:00.000-07:00

So April it seams has been a busy month. A cleansing month I guess you could say. Transitional in a way. As the end of the month nears I look back and with a big sigh, raise my right hand high into the air, extend my middle finger and proclaim; "Fuck off April! See ya next year!"

For all the good that has come through this month a toll has been taken. Passions have been put to the side in order to cleanse the shit from my life. Now it is time to move forward, keep the drama in the gutter and get back full force on the things that truly drive me.

May if you start to turn out worse than April I'm gonna kick ya in the nuts too!

Feeling Exploited?

2008-04-01T17:19:00.000-07:00

My lifes revolves around music.
Music sets the tone for every apsect of my life.
I listen to every conceivable type of music. Most of it good, some not so good.

Every band, every song, every note has a purpose.

Music has become a tool for me to mold my thoughts and emotions during the day.

Today these guys helped me say FTS.
And for that - I say; "Thank you gentlemen. well done!..."

Old Tools

2008-03-21T17:42:00.001-07:00

There is something about old tools I just dig. Maybe it goes hand in hand with my collection of old tin. There has always seemed to be more passion associated with the older stuff.

Some people call it soul.
That works for me.

I have been collecting old tools for awhile. Mostly because I have a sickness. These, for function.
These are all for my 1931 AV8 blown Flathead engine build.

Friday juice

2008-03-21T16:47:00.000-07:00

Sometimes,
late on Fridays,
I need a kick in the head.
This is doing it now.

I made a blog! YEAH, I made a blog

2008-03-21T13:28:00.000-07:00

With inspiration from a friend of mine I have decided to finally step up and make a blog.
I don't always have the most interesting things to say, but think this is agreat idea to keep all of my friends and family in touch with what I have going on. My wife and I have a rapidly growing baby boy and more automotive projects than you can shake a stick at. With our day to day jobs, ownership of cour clothing company Flat Black Industries, and everything else I am sure we will find enough to keep this filled to the brim. the only thing I seem to be missing is TIME! I am sure it is going to take some time to work out all of the details but for now, this is my start.
Hope you enjoy it.