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INK-N-IRON, Long Beach Ca.

Jon — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:48:27 +0000

We had an amazing experience at INK-N-IRON, the world famous, three-day tattoo, car and culture festival that takes place on the grounds of the historic Queen Mary. What really stands out about the festival is the richness of the entire experience. There are over one-hundred vendors selling an amazing array of merchandise including vintage apparel, Ts, hot rod inspired art work, pin-up clothing and pin stripe sculpture. The are multiple car shows going on at the same time, hot rods and rat rods dominate the outdoor area and there is a showcase of customs inside the convention area. A world-class tattoo convention is housed aboard the Queen Mary. Tattoo artists fly in from around the world giving people a unique opportunity to get inked by the best in the business. Music takes place all day on two separate stages and talent included 20+ acts including, Merle Haggard, Rev. Horton Heat, X, Stiff Little Fingers, and Bronx. The festival also includes cabaret, art shows, and an beautifully produced pin-up pageant on the main stage.

THE RACE CAR SHOP

Charlie — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:36:45 +0000

Last weekend, the TRIM team and I hung out with my dad and Sprint Car’s Rookie of the Year, Jonathon Cornell. We worked on new shirts and denim designs, drank Budweiser and had a few burgers. This place is full of old timers telling great stories, burnt coffee, Camel no-filter cigarettes, hand lettered signs and fast cars.

Jon Maurice At The Race Car Shop

Charlie Smith, Steve Smith and Jonathan CornellCustom Rotor

Jonathan Cornell and Jeff Stein

Charlie Smith At Smith Race Car Shop

At Smith Race Car Shop

Smith Race Car Shop

Colt 45, Cops, Car Wash & Katrina

Charlie — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:06:05 +0000

Sunday was spent on a photo shoot at a truck depot along the Mississippi and in an abandoned car wash littered with heroin needles, garbage, feces, broken glass, two hot cars and Katrina. She is a brand new model hired to launch the TRIM women’s line. She definitely Keeps Fast Company.
Onlookers gathered throughout the day including 2 meth head white boys on bikes, a fleet of St. Louis’ finest and some toothless vagrants. We enjoyed plenty of Budweiser and Colt 45, however, Charlie and I both agree that The 45 does not fuck around and truly “works every time.” The shit should be consumed with a certain amount of caution and respect.

At The Car Wash

SLPD

Shooting Gallery

See America Fast

Jennifer “Jiffy” Reed in Car Kulture Deluxe Magazine Photo Shoots

Jon — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:34:22 +0000

Photo shoot for Koolhouse Publishing of the Harbortown Bobber Shot by Anna Marco. Release date TBD

That’s right – she’s my sister – so don’t get any ideas! This is a taste of the first of 2 shoots Jiff will be in for Koolhouse Publishing, publishers of Car Kulture Deluxe and Ol’ Skool Rodz. This is a shot of the Harbortown Bobber photographed by Anna Marco. Release date is TBD. Jiff’s in a second shoot on August 1. Watch those hotrod magazines and pick up a copy in support of a local girl trying to make it big in L.A.

Air Force Got A Brand New Ride

Jon — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:05:33 +0000

My next new car will be a Dodge Challenger R/T. I know the new 2010 Ford Mustang GT and the Camaro SS spank the Challenger in the performance department, but the cool factor of the Challenger, its retro stance and HEMI V8 speak to me.

2010 Dodge Challenger

And apparently the US Air Force feels the same way. They have teamed up with Galpin Auto Sports and built a stealth looking Dodge Challenger Vapor… muscle car meets fighter jet.

Dodge Challenger Vapor

Features include Radar-blocking black paint, stealth exhaust, roof-mounted camera, biometric thumbprint access verification, thermal vision and gull wing doors.

Dodge Challenger Vapor

Good Luck Richard Rawlings-Gumball 3000

Jon — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:10:42 +0000

Four-time rally champ Richard Rawlings will be hauling ass from coast-to-coast in the Gumball 3000. He’ll be driving a 1975 Chevrolet Caprice 2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.0ltr Motor and trans. And he’ll be Keeping Fast Company with Trim. We’ve sponsored his car and dressed him up – real proper. Stay out of jail Richard.

Richard Rawlings heads out for the Gumball 3000 wearing TRIM.

And here’s a link to Richard competing in Bullrun 2008 when he din’t quite pull it off. Looks like fun.

INK-N-IRON

Jon — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:46:45 +0000

INK-N-IRON is a Tattoo and Kustom Culture Festival in Long Beach, California. June 5th-7th. There will be 280 tattoo artists, cars, bikes, pin-up girls, amazing art, music, some cool vendors and a tatted-out, 5-year-old with pigtails. Hope to see you there.

TRIM Heads To Lonestar Round Up – Austin

Jon — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:19:09 +0000

A Texas-Sized Weekend of Loud Pipes, Lead Sleds, Live Music and more…
“What started out as a small gathering on an old football field of like-minded gearheads, artists and musicians who love traditionally-styled Hot Rods and Kustoms, has grown into annual Austin Tradition.

TRIM will have a booth at the show and our good friend Marty Stillwell will be running it.

Here’s a few photos I shot at last years event.

Austin Speed Shop

Jon — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:23:06 +0000

I’ve been down to Austin Speed Shop a few times. They do some amazing work and Sean “Fat Lucky” Johnstun, who is know world-wide for his upholstery skills is absolutely incredible.