Kustom Korner Hotdogs & Beer Party

Yesterday was a great day. We had great weather, it was 24 degrees, which must be some kind of meteorological record for oktober 1st. It felt like summer and hotdogs & beer only enheanced the buzz.

It was time to show the latest Short-Cut chopper with Kustombart paint. And here it is:

Isn't she lovely?

I was there with the last public outing of the Green Machine.

There's quite a collection of interesting bikes gathering at the Kustom Korner.

I was trying to shift some car goodies and a helmet, a vinyl van mural and a few books now have new homes.

I am also selling every Metalflake Kolor available now, 27 different kinds!

Some visitors from Germany, showing off their Ledsleds. I took a close look at the Caddie's airride system. Thanks for coming over, guys!

Here's the newly installed Tiki Bar for Short-Cut Choppers. It was a gift from Kieft & Klok Vintage VW's.

And The Ledsled part of the shop.

A little display of paintwork from me.

Thanks everybody for coming and making it a great day. See you next time!

Sold!

Green Machine is sold. It's being picked up on monday so I'll have to enjoy it doubletime this weekend! Really mixed feelings, sad to see it go but glad to go on with a new project.

Have a good weekend. I know I will!

Paint in the Works

I've been working on two paintjobs lately. One for Tjeerd and another XS650.

I painted the tins a Honda metallic black with a gold shine. The panels feature a gold pearl basecoat, lightly dusted with a green pearl, covered by a 50-50 mixture of Kelly Green and Gold Metalfale Glowble flakes.

I painted the Short-Cut logo in Seagreen Kandy, outlined by the same pearl gold I used under the flakes. The panels were also outlined in gold.

Then I shaded the outlines and logo, to get more depth and contrast.

 

Now I have to polish it and the bike will be ready for the Hotdog and Beer party, oktober 1st at the Kustom Korner, come check it out!

I have also been busy with a Triumph. The owner modified the tank and built the ass part from scratch. The paint was inspired upon a Triumph record breaker called "The devil's Arrow". 

I promised the owner not to reveal too much of the paintjob but it has a very fine silver metallic base, with a custom-mixed Kandy red (brick red with some gold). It has scallops and they will be finished with a black outline and a satin gloss topcoat.

That's al for now, dont forget the Hotdog & Beer party next saturday!

Buy it now!

All good things must come to an end. I have enjoyed my Custom Van "Green Machine" for more than 2 years now. I have had many repairs in the beginning and lots of fun after that.

It is just about finished now, so it's time to move on to a new project: the Tatra Aircooled V8 Ledsled.

I need time and cash for that, so I'm selling my beloved Van! Check out the evilbay auction here. Happy bidding!

Woop woop! It's the sound of the police!

From Bubblevisor blog.

Kustom Korner Hot Dog & Beer party Oktober 1st

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Kustom Korner Launch

Last weekend, Short-Cut Choppers, Ledsled Customs EU and Kustombart opened their joint shop in Ede (The Netehrlands). We had a great time and want to thank everyone who came, despite the shitty weather!

Last 2 pics by Metalshaper, others by Steph.

Kustom Korner

As you may know, I'm about to start a new adventure in Kustomland. It's a collaboration between bike builder Short-Cut, Ledsled Customs and myself. I have been really busy getting the showroom ready for the opening on sunday, august 28th. Here's an impression.

It started off as an empty part of the Short-Cut showroom.

I laid some checkered vinyl on the floor, put in a nice sofa and chairs, some used racks etc. All in red, black and white with 50's styling cues.

Next, I started building a counter, cause we couldn't find any nice ones that fit the needs of the shop for sale anywhere. I made a rough sketch and took some measurements.

I started by building a wooden frame.

 The I made the top, painted it balck and upholstered the sides with red velvet fabric. I mounted chrome tubing around the edge, to get a 50s diner look.

It turned out really good. The whole shop has got the right atmos. Now it's up to the owner of Ledsled europe to dress the shop further and we're opening on august 28th!

Minivan!

I've been busy with paper, glue and scissors. Update: these are all gone!

Invitation to the opening of a new Kustom Shop in the Netherlands

On Sunday, august 28th a new shop will be opened in Ede, The Netherlands. This shop is a collaboration between Short Cut Choppers, Ledsled Customs and Kustombart.

In this shop you will find many things concerning Kustoms, Choppers, en Vintage-style clothing, magazines and accessories.

Short-Cut Choppers customizes motorcycles and supplies parts for choppers such as tanks, handlebars, fenders, tyres, exhausts, shocks, etc. Short-Cut is a dealer of W&W cycles, Highway Hawk and Mooneyes. They also do custom work such as frame modifications, wiring, welding and fabrication.

Ledsled Customs is a new name in Europe and supplies chopper parts of Ledsled USA, who specialize in custom parts for Harley Davidson Sportsters. Apart from bolt-on goodies, they also have hardtail kits, for example. Ledsled also sells clothing of Ledsled USA, Sinner Supply, Vivianne of Holloway and Iron Fist and accessores from Grants Pomade, Mr Ducktail, London and The Great Frog, London. Also for sale are these magazines: Dice Magazine, Greasy Culture, Inked, Back Street Heroes, Sideburn and Milkcow.

Kustombart will supply you with a Show-winning Kustom Paintjob. Kustombart is specialized in Period-Perfect Paint with a contemporary twist and will cover your vehicle in Flakes, Candies, Pearl Paint, Goldleaf, Flames, Scallops, Panels, Murals or lettering.

In short: everything you need concerning Kustom Kulture is under one roof, centrally located in the Netherlands in the picturesque town of Ede!

We invite you to join us for the opening of this shop on Sunday august 28, from 14.00 h at the Hoorn 7a in Ede. Bring your Chopper, Bobber, Tracker, Kustom Car or Van!

Please let us know in advance whether you will attend and how many people you bring with you. Do this by email (bart@kustombart.com) please.

Greetings and see you august 28th,

Green Machine pics (again)

I was approached by Arnhem-based photographer Rob Kater to do a fotoshoot with the Green Machine. Here's a taste:

Nice, huh?