Dirty Shorts Revised 1965 Ford F100

'65 Ford F100 

I felt that the previous version of Dirt Shorts needed a few more tweaks, I mad the truck more the focus of the piece. I resized a few things, and practiced some old school gun engraving designs in the corners.  I'm not much a Ford person, but this is one Ford I would be proud to cruise in! Thanks to my family members who have sent me their awesome stories of their memories they've had in Dirty Shorts, truly awesome.

"Dirty Shorts" 1965 Ford F100

1965 Ford F100

     I started this piece before Christmas for my Dad.  This is my dear Grandpa Arch's old truck, he is one of the top persons I would want to go back in time and spend a day with, if I had a time machine.  He was a genius, and a master craftsman, and a family man.  He served our country in the Army in WWII, and the Korean Conflict, and received a Purple Heart for his service.   My Dad is just as amazing, so the pressure was on to really nail this truck.  There is really no "Archie Ames AAA Gunsmith Co." but it would be cool to start one up!  My Grandpa's initials are AAA, not only that but there are FIVE generations of Archie's in my family so this truck can work for either one of them.  Hope you like it Great Grandpa, Grandpa, Dad, Eldest Bro, and Nephew! What an honor it is to be a part of the Ames family.

Wings - Ames Flames & Customs Logo

Ames Flames & Customs - Sam Ames Design

      I've had this design roughly sketched out, and in my head for months now, so it's time I do a somewhat finished graphic designed logo of it.  I tried to make it look like a tattoo, but it is for shirts only!  Comments and suggestions welcome.  Image is Copyright protected.

Pilot Skull and Pin Striping

Vintage Skull & Pin Stripe

This is a messy rendering, but I think it adds the the Vintage effect I like. Ever since SEMA in November I've been even more intrigued with the art of pin striping.  I've been doodling pin stripes in some of my classes and figured I should give it some more practice.  I attempted to do a plane shaped pin stripe at the bottom, it doesn't look anything like a P-51 Mustang, but oh well. I'm happy with the result.