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One-Man Operation |
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The Mini-on-a-spit setup is light and mobile enough that I can load it by myself. I rented the trailer from Discount Trailer on FM 1960. Great guy that owns the place, and his prices are about $15 cheaper per day than anyone I've found. Bonus! |
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Lift It |
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The middle of the rotisserie catches on the trailer, so lifting the rear wheels is a necessity. I can tell you, my back didn't feel too good after today! |
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In Place |
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Sliding her home, and she's almost ready to go. The final step is to strap the whole setup down to the trailer to keep it from moving around. I use six ratcheting tie-downs, four at each corner, and one front and rear of the uprights. It holds the shell in very well. |
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Greeting You |
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The front gate of LA Custom Paint. |
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The Operation |
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Here's the operation at LA Custom Paint. Note the addition of one black painted Mini! |
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Example of Custom Work |
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Larry has done some gorgeous work. I had to use my camera to take a photo of the pictures in his portfolio, so the images aren't as crisp as I'd like, but even this way, the quality of his work shows through! Lovely. |
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Texas Steer |
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This steer skull caught my attention the first time I saw it. The work was just exquisite! It almost looks like a real skull was painted with the Texas flag, and mounted on the motorcycle's lower scoop. Excellent! |
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Flaming Tank |
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You'll note that these pictures are all motorcycle shots. That's Larry's preferred easel. However, he's done some amazing work on cars, trucks, and even RC boats! |
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Screamin' Eagle |
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Darn that glare. It really detracts from the quality of the work on this tank... |
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Finish Line |
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A fine example of the kind of flag work that Larry does. Gorgeous! |
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Screamin' |
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The owner of this tank wanted crazy flying skulls with a flame job. This thing really comes alive in the sun! |
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Flip It |
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This truck was done in flip paint and flames. The colors go from blue, to purple, to green, to gold... |
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Gold Flames |
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Another angle of the truck... |
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Rebel Fighter Pilot |
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A very cool look to this bike. It looks like metal panels riveted together, with bullet holes along the sides, and the Rebel colors showing through. Dogfight on a Harley, anyone? |
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Tank |
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Close-up of the tank on the Fighter Pilot Bike. |
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Hobbies, Too! |
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Here is a boat that Larry has been working on. Lovely work, it is! Larry takes great pride in the work he does, and it shows. |
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Nightmare Tank |
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Someone loves werewolves... |
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Award Winner |
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This is an award winning '66 Chevy that received some unique silver flaming. |
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