JOB Design Lexus GS350 completed

Silver Hybrid JOB GS350 on WORK Gnosis wheels.. very nice indeed. Yellow calipers on silver reminds me of Porsche. UAS air suspension puts this car very low on the ground.

Very detailed and sexy car!

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JOB Design Lexus GS350

Another customer with the Hybrid series aero kit. Looks like this Lexus GS350 is getting the whole treatment with UAS Air suspension and possibly some new kicks as-well.

Good to see JO is staying busy.

That perfect VW combo

BBS RS stretched and slammed on a MKII Golf. Life is good.

Blue tape ritual

Tuners here in the US loves car shows and sunshine. Like many we drive our show cars to and from events all over the country. (mainly in Cali) Unlike the hot rodders and muscle cars, we are anal over rock chips. So clear bras were created as a see thru sticker with a given thickness to stop penetrating rocks when flying on highway speeds.

Then on top of that, a layer blue paint tape to protect the clear bra... tell me, is that a bit too much?..

Ppl in this interesting image: Glen peeling away the tap on his infamous Rod Millen GS, PandaGS watching intently on how to remove access adhesive on bumpers and Johnson doing nothing and pretending to g.a.s.

Textured wall paper art

Stumbled onto this Google searching for textured art. Interesting mix of cars utilized within this piece.

Fresh Textured Black

Wheels are a fad. First it was gloss black and then Tire Rack ruined it. Then it was matte black and every kid with a scoby thinks they have a time attack race car.

Next up, texture black.

Crazy Chrome x Fresh Interior

This gen2 Aristo has 3 mile deep chrome dipped wheels and a custom interior that can holds its' own in Osaka!

C'mon US builders... research more for inspiration and create your own jive. Why does the Japanese culture do everything better? B/c they are passionate, they work hard, research, draw concepts and continue to improve their methods of craftmenships.

Step up yo game!

The Pursuit Weekend

Last August, I debuted the matte white LS430 down in Socal with a bunch of Bay Area locals that all caravan together.

At the event, I was finally able to meet Troy Sumitomo of Five Axis and thanked him for supporting the project with their wheels. Troy was amazed to see the cars were vinyl wrapped instead of matte clear paint. As the day went on we discussed durability of vinyl and how it forms to compound curves.

Cherry Blosson San Jose 2006

Cherry Blossom and spring is near. This image was taken back in 2007 at the San Jose Cherry Blossom festival. The Altezza served the lead car in the main intersection for the entire event. 15 Lexus came out to represent the Norcal Lexus scene and even one of our brothers Doug made the drive from Socal.

Here you see the Altezza at its' final stages with air suspension, Endless brakes, new gold chrome pin stripe. Judges stood and listen as I explain the many long journey I had with my old car. Do I miss it, of course.

Sunday Afternoon @ Fremont Toyota

This was taken several years ago when I still rocked the vip-style Altezza. Rolo brought his 2 babies to come see the wild Auto Concept Scion at the Toyota Dealership in Fremont.

Sure was good times.

Recaro X ASM = $10k racing seat

Indeed a beautiful seat.. but $10k each...??

Metallica for the WIN!!!

Here's a sneak into the June issue of the Goodguys Gazette West Coast Custom of the Year winner. Metallica's front-man, James Hetfield's killer '36 Auburn took home the coveted win.

Congrats to our local metal singer/song-writer/automotive designer!

Carbon Fiber Watch

I rarely look on GT-RR.. only when a buddy ask for GTR parts.. but I stumbled on this interesting all carbon watch. Apparently, there's a source in Japan that can convert any watch into a full carbon fiber bodied work of art. Yes, it cost more than $2000 dollars with a 1 month turn around. So those with Fossil watches.. this ain't for you!

iPhone 4G LEAK

OMG!!!!


Look here

Wheel Measurements Explained

CCW Wheels have been producing some of the best lightweight wheels in the market for years. Lately, they have taken a huge presence in the tuner/street scene with their new 18" inch Euro Steplip wheels. Not only do they offer the most custom wheel for any customer needs, they even educate with a great write-up on wheel measurements on their website.

Check it out!

Flat Gray Lambo

Singapore built Lambo sure got lots of personality. Check out the killer matte gray on gloss black wheels, mirrors, ducts, wing, etc. This is great contrast.

If anyone knows of a good source for matte gray vinly.. leave me a reply!!!

JOB Design Store

Inside the infamous Job Design store front. A wall of nothing but the best, WORK wheels and a glass table with a magazine shelf right under. Cool!

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Cafe Racer Harley

When people say Harley, one will think of the big American bikes that cruise the country lots of chrome. This is another great example of what the Japanese creative minds can do to such a style and add their own flavor. Cafe Racer style Harley!!!

Crazy Carbon Fiber Interior

Everybody loves carbon fiber.. apparently not as much as this Porsche 997 owner.

'60s Movement

Cafe Racer by Zero Chop in Okazaki-City.

This guys builds some f***in sick-A$$ bikes.

Zero Chop

Corpses from Hell

Read more here: Pipeburn

Western Japan

What do you get when you see Japanese ppl rockin' a 1929 hot rod and bobber bikes..?

Mean & Green

This is how to make a boring green Prius look tough and mean!

Version 1: Completed

The Matte White Lexus LS430 was completed last August 2009. It was one crazy week where sleepless hours were exchanged for delegent labor. Johnson and Vincent were the two that helped out the most to successfully finish the wrap.

Thanks guy!

Version 2: Started.

ASI Beauty

Gold calipers on Satin black wheels with Gold vinyl logo pinstripe... doesnt get any better.

Lost Art

Lace Paint jobs are damn rare today.

Passenger Air Bags

Perfect Fitment

Calculations at its' Best!

Klassen 2-piece Art

Recently Klassen introduced their new 2-piece, Forged center lineup of wheels specifically offered in Japan.

Klassen, as you all know are the highest quality wheels originally made for Lambos and Bentleys. Today, Klassen is concentrating on cars including Lexus, BMW, Infinity, Mercedes, Land Rover, Porsche, etc.

These freshly new forged wheels are manufactured at the best plant in Japan, WORK Wheels.

Currently looking for sponsor cars in the US. Shoot me an post, if you are interested.

Klassen ID

JOB Design UCF31 Celsior

The rear of this freshly designed bumper is the craftsmenship of one man, JO Blood.

Among all the different styles, I personally think this is the greatest balance of luxury and sport.

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HellaFresh Toyota Mark

I first saw this car at TAS.. absolutely ridiculous!!

Wonderful blend of color and parts. The color of the wheels to the matching tint.. SIK!!!

Wood & Parts

"HandCrafting Dreams"

TRANS AM Lives!!!

Not a bad rendering at all.

Spot Nine X Boss Snake

A few weeks back, Ken from Spot Nine Studio were invited to do a private photo session with the most anticipated Goodguys giveaway car, the Boss Snake.

Not only did Ken shoot some amazing photos, he made the Boss Snake look like a true work of art.

Jeff from Photoshoot My Car assisted Ken on the final day of the shoot and the images surely speaks for itself.

Here are the latest Flyers printed with Ken's photos and credit given as well.

Way to go for being positive and an excellent job behind the lens.

BOSS SNAKE Private Launch

You are privately invited to come see the 2010 Goodguys giveaway car: The BOSS SNAKE.
This '70 Mustang was detuned from 1000 crank hp to 770 for street-able drive-ability.
Just completed and debuted last weekend at Scottsdale Spring Nationals.
With a appraised value at over $300k, one lucky winner will win this unbelievable 1 of 1 build.

What: 1970 Boss Snake Private Launch
When: Sunday March 21
Where: GG HQ
Time: 2pm-3pm

SPONSORS
Built completely in house by RPM, The BOSS SNAKE features a 770 horsepower Jon Kaase built 520 cubic inch Boss Hemi, Ride Tech suspension featuring Chris Alston components, PPG Goodguys Yellow Paint, Custom one off Intro Wheels, Baer 6 piston brakes with 14 inch rotors, Classic Instruments Gauges, Custom Interior by RPM, Custom exhaust by RPM and Stainless Works, Custom Flowmaster stainless exhaust, a Tremec Magnum 6 speed transmission and hundreds of intricately fabricated parts and pieces by RPM.

HISTORY
The BOSS SNAKE is a replica of the ultra rare “QuarterHorse” Mustang of which there were only two known to exist. Conceived as a possible replacement for both the Boss 429 and Shelby Mustangs, the so-called QuarterHorse Mustangs were built from actual Boss 429 Mustangs by the Kar Kraft company in Brighton, Michigan. Also referred to as the "Composite" Mustang, it contained several different parts and pieces than the original BOSS 429 Mustangs. The body was standard 1970 Boss 429, the front clip was Shelby Mustang, less the hood scoops, and the dash was Cougar. The first Quarterhose, KK 2061, was painted Grabber Blue and was initially fitted with a Boss 429 engine. It was soon replaced with a 429 SCJ and sent to Hollywood to star with Burt Reynolds in a short-lived TV series called "Dan August". The second Quarterhorse was Candy apple Red and was fitted with a 429 SCJ engine. Amazingly, both Quarterhorses survived the crusher and are in the hands of collectors.

PURPOSE
The BOSS SNAKE will serve as the official grand prize giveaway vehicle for the Goodguys 2010 event season. It will be displayed at all Goodguys national events this year.



Click here for official contest rules

Build pictures



Thanks, hope to see you there.

2010 Goodguys BOSS SNAKE Debut

Scottsdale, AZ – The long awaited debut of the BOSS SNAKE Goodguys Giveaway car gave fans a thrill at Westworld in Scottsdale as the car was introduced to a capacity crowd at the 1st Spring Nationals. Curt, Dan and E.J. from RPM Hot Rods (www.RPM-Hotrods.com) drove for two straight days coming from Warrendale, PA to make the debut, arriving in Scottsdale at 4am Saturday morning, March 13th. As Dan said 'We went and checked in to the hotel, brushed our teeth, took a 45 min nap then rolled over to the grounds to get set up for the debut. We're stoked to be here!"

The crowd was even more stoked to get a look at the masterfully constructed BOSS SNAKE.

Built completely in house by RPM, The BOSS SNAKE features a 770 horsepower Jon Kaase built 520 cubic inch Boss Hemi, Ride Tech suspension featuring Chris Alston components, PPG Goodguys Yellow Paint, Custom one off Intro Wheels, Baer 6 piston brakes with 14 inch rotors, Classic Instruments Gauges, Custom Interior by RPM, Custom exhaust by RPM and Stainless Works, Custom Flowmaster stainless exhaust, a Tremec Magnum 6 speed transmission and hundreds of intricately fabricated parts and pieces by RPM.

The BOSS SNAKE is a replica of the ultra rare “QuarterHorse” Mustang of which there were only two known to exist. Conceived as a possible replacement for both the Boss 429 and Shelby Mustangs, the so-called QuarterHorse Mustangs were built from actual Boss 429 Mustangs by the Kar Kraft company in Brighton, Michigan. Also referred to as the "Composite" Mustang, it contained several different parts and pieces than the original BOSS 429 Mustangs. The body was standard 1970 Boss 429, the front clip was Shelby Mustang, less the hood scoops, and the dash was Cougar. The first Quarterhose, KK 2061, was painted Grabber Blue and was initially fitted with a Boss 429 engine. It was soon replaced with a 429 SCJ and sent to Hollywood to star with Burt Reynolds in a short-lived TV series called "Dan August". The second Quarterhorse was Candy apple Red and was fitted with a 429 SCJ engine. Amazingly, both Quarterhorses survived the crusher and are in the hands of collectors.

The BOSS SNAKE will serve as the official grand prize giveaway vehicle for the Goodguys 2010 event season. It will be displayed at all Goodguys national events this year.



www.good-guys.com