Rescued!
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 07/22/2010
As you may or may not know we have a new employee down here at the shop. The story about how he got here is best told by Rocco’s wife…
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As I was driving home from dance class a couple of weeks ago, I glimpsed a
dog running dangerously close to traffic out of the corner of my eye. I
caught up with him again after pulling what was probably a very illegal
u-turn only to discover he had no collar and no tags. What he did have was
love and sweetness in abundance, covering me with kisses and wagging his
tail. I brought him to Town Lake in the hopes that either his owner or a
new family would take him home. Well, no one claimed him, and Town Lake
couldn’t keep him due to overcrowding, so off Rocco and Bob went to fill
out the adoption paperwork. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to the
newest member of the Austin Speed Shop team: Bo Diddley!
Many, many thanks to everyone at ASS for helping to take care of this
little guy.
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We’re glad to have him around! He’s pretty special, there are plenty of happy, loving little guys just like Bo waiting for good homes so please go to http://www.humanesociety.org or visit your local animal shelter. For more pics click below..
Virtual Scrapbook
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 07/15/2010
I was cleaning up files on our shop computer the other day and came across a few folders loaded with random pictures from the last few years. I thought it would be nice to share some of the brief moments that were captured. Whether it’s a car that passed through here or a group of friends having fun, all of them remind me of how great this place is to be around. If you’re ever in town, stop by and say hi, we look forward to it!
Merc Shirts in Stock!
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 06/18/2010
We now have T-Shirts featuring our logo with Jesse’s Mercury as drawn by Pacheco. These have been flying off the shelves! Order HERE
Rod and Custom Cover: 1951 Mercury
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 06/8/2010
Austin Speed Shop built a 1951 Mercury for Jesse James that is currently featured on the cover of Rod and Custom magazine. For those of you that don’t know, Rod and Custom is one of the oldest car magazines that’s still in print. Make sure to pick up a copy and check it out!
Hot Dog in Austin
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 06/3/2010
Next week June 7th-11th, we’re proud to have Pete “Hot Dog” Finlan in Austin from the West Coast to do some painting! If you’re seriously interested in having Hot Dog pinstripe or flame something for you, please contact the shop and we’ll set it up. Appointments are limited, so hollar at us soon! For those of you who don’t know, Hot Dog is one of the most talented artist/ painters of our time. Don’t take our word for it…….
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Shades of Grey
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 05/26/2010
Summer is slowly creeping up on us. We plan on staying cool with the new lightweight Speed Logo T’s. It’s a lighter fabric that’s great for the summer time and looks fantastic. While you’re at it, grab a Picasso logo flex-fit ball cap to match and you’ll be chillin’ like Magic!
Billetproof Texas June 5-6, 2010
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 05/12/2010
Billetproof is back this June 5th and 6th at Firemans park in Giddings, Tx. We’ll be there to participate and eat some BBQ! Registration is $30 or spectator entrance is $10. You can register at www.billetproof.com. We’ll see you there!
Flavor
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 05/7/2010
The story behind this car was told recently on the West Coast Choppers blog. You might want to check it out, as this is an extension of that story…
Just Right…
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 04/28/2010
Imagine driving home from the daily grind- Traffic is wearing you a little thin, the sun is at that point where it’s in your eyes but the visor wont block it, you haven’t eaten in a while. Traffic lets up a little and you think you’re home-free. That’s when you look in your rear-view mirror and see Billy Powell hammering the throttle on his ‘36 3 window and drifting over to the next lane to pass. He’s smiling. His day could’ve been awesome. It could’ve been bad. But he knows that his drive home is always gonna rule…
Photos by John Jackson
BURNOUT!
Posted by: Austin Speed Shop on 04/27/2010
This weekend in the Houston, TX area some of our good friends are putting on a car show, The Burnout. Hot rods, Customs, Music, Party. Go by and see what Mix-Master-Marcos and his crew have brewing…www.theburnouthouston.com
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