Happy New Years...

*2013*

Another one bites the dust...

 The last day of 2012, is also the last day of business for Grisanti Hardware after 66 years of serving Atascadero California. This store has been the place to find any and every odd piece that you have needed for years, and the staff still knows hardware and can always answer all of your questions. The shelves are being stripped bare and all of the fixtures (except for the one's that I wanted, signs, display clocks, etc.) are being sold, at half of the marked price (and some prices were put on in the 50's). It's a real shame! The owner Rick Grisanti, who's father started the company said that he just couldn't keep up with the big box stores. So once again thanks "progress", and the next time your in Home Depot or Lowe's, and you can't find anyone that knows what they are talking about, remember these local mom and pop hardware stores, because memories will soon be all that is left.

Sign School 1906...

Back when craft was taught in this country... It's few and far between these days.

1959 Triumph Pre-Unit...

 Bryan Thompson's Pre Unit, photo shoot yesterday. A beautiful bike, a beautiful old building, and a truly beautiful Central Coast winters day...

Olsen-Stelzer

12-12-12

Last time for 1000 years...

Cooler...

Another hand lettered vintage cooler from yesterday...

Some shots from today...

 David Mann Chopper Fest in Ventura today. Great turn-out, killer weather & lots of friends. A good day!

Merle Haggard - If We Make It Through December

I've been playing this song in my shop all month, just in case the Mayan's are correct...

1903 Reading Standard Board Track Racer...

 The 1903 Reading Standard Board Track Racer is finished, at least my part of it is. Hand Lettered and pinstriped. Tomorrow the bike will go to get clear coated, and then final assembly. I can't wait to see it all together. I will post pictures, once I have them...

1903 Reading Standard progress...

Okay, you know that feeling that you have after a long night of drinking, just as the bed starts to spin? Well that's about the same feeling that you get striping every panel on an early motorbike...