Friday, June 30, 2017
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Fins, Tails, Wings....Whatever you wanna call em?!!
Air Brush Techniques & How To's
A lot of us like the airbrush look. Differents themes, styles, colors and more. What you choose is your choice. Just remember that it takes time and the airbrush techniques are an art that not everyone can master. Check out the link below.
Link: http://www.wikihow.com/Airbrush
Picking the right color!
Color & Style
Written by Tim Bernsau on March 3, 2004
Damon Lee- writer
Picking the Right Paint For You and Your Car
“It’s the last thing you do to a car, but it’s the first thing people see.” That’s how Roger Ward puts it. He ought to know. He’s been painting cars for 50 years. Few things can make or break a street rod or custom car like paint. The right paint color and design style will enhance an already cool car, or make an otherwise average one stand out.
Let’s stick to doing it right. The problem is, how do you do it right in a game where there are no rules? When faced with such a question, we did what we always do…ask somebody else–in this case, four of our favorite prominent painter friends: Andre Carey, Zane Cullen, Pete Santini, and Roger Ward. We asked them about current trends and how to pick the best possible paint for a rod or custom.
One point shared by everyone we spoke to was the importance of talking to the painter or designer during the entire process. Although the owner is the client, the painter is the artist and can help the owner determine the paint that will not only look the best on the vehicle, but that will make the owner happy. Andre says he’s had only one customer come in who knew exactly what color he wanted–black. More commonly, customers are daunted by the number of choices from companies like PPG and House of Kolor and appreciate the opinion of a professional.
Santini tries to figure out who the customer is in order to determine the paint that will suit his wishes. “I’m not going to put airbrushed graphics or lime green flames on a car if the guy’s other car is a Mercedes 500SL.” The car should reflect the owner’s personality as much as his taste, whether it’s sophisticated, conservative, flashy, or otherwise. Zane recommends using an artist or designer who can help a car owner determine whether or not his concepts work in reality and help the painter understand what the owner has in mind.</strongpersonality
Theme
The paint is as important to the theme of the car as every other component and should be consistent with the overall theme. Look at the whole car and pick colors that will suit the overall approach. On a ’50s-style rod that would mean colors and styles evocative of that era. If the car is a progressive high-tech ride, maybe you go a little wilder. On a street rod with an elegant interior and more exotic drivetrain, some rich, classy colors might be right.
Function
Finally, painters and owners should consider the car’s intended purpose. If this is a daily driver, skip the $1,000-a-quart pearl paint for the front fenders and stick with simpler paints that can be retouched easily and cheaply–and choose colors that you won’t get tired of looking at every day or that won’t be out of style in two or three years. If the car is meant to be an “in your face” show winner and magazine magnet for only a few years before the next big project, you can be a little bolder and trendier with color and design.
Influences
When picking colors, think beyond what you’ve already seen on other cars, or what you see in paint company palette samples. Pro painters get their influences from all over. Zane studies magazines and drawings for creative ideas. According to Andre, inspiration for colors comes from everything from sunsets to shopping malls. The colors for his Starliner came from one of his dress shirts. Pete Santini also looks to fashion as well as interior design for colors and combinations, and Roger Ward has borrowed from vintage airplane schemes.
Color Combos
Two-tone paint schemes have been growing in popularity, which makes picking the right paint doubly difficult. Traditional combos of neutral and primary colors are always safe, but not always the most interesting. Lately, silvers as well as oranges and coppers have been popular colors in two-tone jobs. Almost all the painters we interviewed identified Troy Trepanier as a master of mixing two disparate colors and making them work. Andre says that one of the tricks when using certain colors that could be overbearing is to use one or the other in moderation. Pete Santini recommends separating two strong colors with a neutral color (such as tan or black) in between, usually a pinstripe. This separates the colors but helps tie them together.
Attention
The purpose of picking the right paint is to draw attention to the car. Roger always encourages his customers to think about unique colors that haven’t been done too many times in order to get some interest. Attention, however, can be a tricky thing. The question is: How much attention you want, and from whom? Bright colors and showy effects like flames and chameleon paint are sure to elicit “oohs” and “aahs” from the general public, but there are many jaded hot rodders who are more discerning. As Roger pointed out, if it’s just attention you want, setting the car on fire will accomplish your goal quickly. A good paint job will call attention to every aspect of the vehicle, instead of overriding them. Your car’s paint is like a woman’s makeup or a man’s suit. It should complement the looks without calling attention to the fact that it’s there.
What’s Hot
We asked the pros what they were seeing and what their customers were looking for that seemed to be the growing trends. Everybody mentioned earth tones-coppers, golds, burnt oranges, browns, cinnamons, and deep reds, as well as shades of green like the colors Chip Foose used on the Grand Master Chevy and Troy Trepanier used on Chicayne. Many of these colors have been around for decades, but, as Zane Cullen noted, modern materials have given them greater depth, gloss, and range. Lighter metallic and pearl colors have taken over as well. Pete Santini sees pewter silver surpassing white in popularity. Flames are continuing to engulf more rods in a wider variety of styles. Everybody acknowledged the big comeback of metalflake. Hot in the ’60s, ‘flake migrated over to the lowrider scene but is quickly making its way back. It’s fun and it’s different. “It’s not like wearing a tuxedo,” Santini said. “It’s like wearing a shiny satin shirt.”
Keep Cool
What’s the secret to making sure the paint you spray today will still look great in 2008? Most painters feel that today’s neutral, classier-looking colors are not likely to go out of style for several years. Roger Ward emphasizes trying to stay ahead of the trends, “getting on the wave early,” as Zane Cullen put it. That involves trusting your instincts. In the end, you’re the expert when it comes to determining your own taste. Don’t worry as much about following a trend as finding a paint color and design style you know you will like for as long as you own your car.
Easy Free (or Low-$) Paint Tips
*Pick a color you can live with for a long time. Paint is expensive. You don’t want to be doing this again in five years.
*A paper match (available for free everywhere) can be used as a makeshift brush to touch up tiny scratches. Remove the match from the book and use the match base (not the sulfur-coated head) as a substitute for a fine paintbrush.
*Pick a color that goes with the style of the car. Don’t paint your Deuce roadster Pepto Pink if you want it to look like it just rolled out of the ’50s.
*Ask for second opinions on color combos from friends or spouses who have good taste. Don’t ask for advice from your buddy who wears plaid pants and white patent-leather shoes.
*Don’t ask too many people, though. Outside opinions are valuable, but too much input can lead to confusion, bland committee decisions, or a tasteless mish-mash of disparate elements.
*Have an artist help you by drawing or designing various paint colors and schemes, using either pens and paint or computer-illustration software.
*Be wary of trendy colors that are hot at the moment. Remember all that aqua and pink from 10-15 years ago? It looks dated today.
*Provide contrast, whether it’s chrome or contrasting-color wheels, grille, etc. Too much of one color can be just that–too much. Most big-name builders are putting side trim and other limited brightwork on cars again.
*Don’t paint yourself into a corner. There’s nothing wrong with picking a color early, just be open to advice as the build process continues.
*Enamel and urethane can be sprayed over other paint, including lacquer, that has cured. Lacquer, on the other hand, adheres by etching into the surface and cannot be applied over enamel or urethane paint. Keep in mind that lacquer is illegal to use in many places, including California.
*Painting from a rattlecan can be tough in cold weather (meaning temps below 70 degrees F). Try warming up the spray can by running it under warm (not hot) water for a few seconds then shaking the can to distribute the warm paint. Never run pressurized aerosol cans under hot water.
*Touch up hard-to-reach areas or tiny paint chips too small for a sandpiper with a sanding pen, such as the Spot Sanding Pen from 3M or the PrepPen from Pro Motorcar Products. They resemble ink markers and have a pointy tip containing thousands of glass fibers that reach where sandpaper can’t. You can find them all over the Internet.
*Black, red, yellow, orange-these have always been the most prevalent colors on hot rods and customs. Why not white? Benefits of this non-color are that it’s cooler (temperature-wise anyway) than dark colors, doesn’t show dirt or flaws as easily, goes with any other color, and makes a great base for flames or other graphics.
*Testing colors on lightbulbs is an old trick from the ’50s (Larry Watson used it), still used today. Spherical objects work better than flat surfaces because they allow you to see how the paint will look on curves and in a variety of light and shade situations.
*When painting, keep color off the rubber and rims by using wheel and tire covers–a far easier alternative to masking tires and wheels. The store that sold you the paint probably carries these. Or mount an old set of wheel and tires while painting the car. You’ll still have to mask off the wheelwells but not the rolling stock.
*Ensure a tabletop-smooth finish by spraying a light coat of black paint over the primered sheetmetal. After sanding the panel smooth with 320-grit sandpaper, you’ll notice all the slight depressions indicated by the black paint. Reprimer and repeat until you’ve got a smooth surface.
* Here’s how to remove outline masking tape without goofing up the graphics: Use a slow, steady motion and always pull the tape straight back. Pulling into or away from the fresh paint can create a tear or otherwise blemish the finish.
*Read lots of car magazines. Go to lots of car shows. Look at what the pros have done for ideas you can adapt to your own vision.
*Be careful with gimmicks, such as chameleon paint, metalflake, unusual graphics, and other styles that may be a passing fad.
*When selecting colors, don’t limit yourself to color chips in books. Look for colors on new car lots and late-model cars on the street. Pay attention to how the color changes in different lights and angles, and try to image how it would work on your car.
* Building a driver? Talk to your painter or paint rep about paints and colors that are easy to touch up. If you’re using a custom-blended hue, be sure to mix up a little extra for touch-ups.
*The Paint Pen from Eastwood Company is another pen-like product that is very useful. Each disposable pen holds 1/3 ounce of paint and is intended for touching up nicks and chips, or for small-detail work. Eastwood also has Touch-Up pens pre-loaded with fast-drying enamel paint in popular colors, plus “Aluma Blast” and “Almost Chrome.”
*Be honest with yourself. A wild paint job may look cool on somebody else’s car, but don’t go too crazy with your own paint scheme if your own taste is more conservative. After the initial rush wears off, you may wonder what the heck you were thinking.
Link: http://www.hotrod.com/articles/paint/
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Good Fellaz and Uhaul
ELDON, Mo. (June 22, 2017) — U-Haul Company of Missouri is pleased to announce that Good Fellaz has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Eldon community. Read More: Good Fellaz
Monday, June 26, 2017
DOs and DON'Ts When Modifying Your Vehicle
Article from pinyoexchange.com by Evodesire
DOs and DON'Ts When Modifying Your Vehicle
Driving Jokes: Too funny!
DUI Professionals?!
An extremely rich and famous German sports star was carving up the roads one afternoon in a brand new Porsche. Passing on the right, speeding everywhere, he takes a blind corner at speed and plows into the back of a Trabant, sending them both spiraling into a ditch. Both cars are demolished. The sports star hops out of the twisted wreckage of his Porsche, to see an elderly man climbing out of the Trabant with a jubilant smile on his face. The sports star asks the gentleman if he’s okay, if he’s in shock. The gentleman raises his arms and says “No! This is fantastic! Let’s celebrate! We’re both alive!” He opens what’s left of his Trabant’s door to see a box of Cuban cigars. “What a miracle! Such an impact, and my treasured cigars are okay! Let’s light them and celebrate our good luck!” So the sports star and the gentleman light up, and smoke their cigars. The gentleman looks back inside, and sees his vintage bottle of Scotch and two glasses, and pulls them out. “A toast to us! Such a horrific accident and we made it through without a scratch!” He pours two very tall glasses of Scotch, and hands one to the sports star. They clink their glasses, and the sports star downs his. He looks at the gentleman, standing there with a still-full glass. “Aren’t you having any?” he asks the gentleman. “Oh no, not until the police give you a breathalyzer.”
Miles Per Hour?!
An extremely rich and famous German sports star was carving up the roads one afternoon in a brand new Porsche. Passing on the right, speeding everywhere, he takes a blind corner at speed and plows into the back of a Trabant, sending them both spiraling into a ditch. Both cars are demolished. The sports star hops out of the twisted wreckage of his Porsche, to see an elderly man climbing out of the Trabant with a jubilant smile on his face. The sports star asks the gentleman if he’s okay, if he’s in shock. The gentleman raises his arms and says “No! This is fantastic! Let’s celebrate! We’re both alive!” He opens what’s left of his Trabant’s door to see a box of Cuban cigars. “What a miracle! Such an impact, and my treasured cigars are okay! Let’s light them and celebrate our good luck!” So the sports star and the gentleman light up, and smoke their cigars. The gentleman looks back inside, and sees his vintage bottle of Scotch and two glasses, and pulls them out. “A toast to us! Such a horrific accident and we made it through without a scratch!” He pours two very tall glasses of Scotch, and hands one to the sports star. They clink their glasses, and the sports star downs his. He looks at the gentleman, standing there with a still-full glass. “Aren’t you having any?” he asks the gentleman. “Oh no, not until the police give you a breathalyzer.”
Miles Per Hour?!
A State Police Officer sees a car puttering along at 22 MPH. He thinks to himself “this driver is just as dangerous as a speeder!” So he turns on his lights and pulls the driver over.
Approaching the car, he notices that there are four old ladies — the three passengers are wide eyed and white as ghosts.
The driver, obviously confused, says to him, “Officer, I don’t understand, I was doing exactly the speed limit! What seems to be the problem?”
The officer replies, “Ma’am, you weren’t speeding, but you should know that driving much slower than the speed limit can also be a danger to other drivers.”
“Slower than the speed limit? No sir, I was doing the speed limit exactly... Twenty-two miles an hour!” The old woman says, pointing to a sign next to the road.
The State Police officer, trying to contain a chuckle explains to her that the sign was the route number, not the speed limit. A bit embarrassed, the woman grinned and thanked the officer for pointing out her error.
“But before I let you go, Ma’am, I have to ask... Is everyone in this car OK? Your passengers seem awfully shaken and they haven’t muttered a single peep this whole time,” the officer asks.
Approaching the car, he notices that there are four old ladies — the three passengers are wide eyed and white as ghosts.
The driver, obviously confused, says to him, “Officer, I don’t understand, I was doing exactly the speed limit! What seems to be the problem?”
The officer replies, “Ma’am, you weren’t speeding, but you should know that driving much slower than the speed limit can also be a danger to other drivers.”
“Slower than the speed limit? No sir, I was doing the speed limit exactly... Twenty-two miles an hour!” The old woman says, pointing to a sign next to the road.
The State Police officer, trying to contain a chuckle explains to her that the sign was the route number, not the speed limit. A bit embarrassed, the woman grinned and thanked the officer for pointing out her error.
“But before I let you go, Ma’am, I have to ask... Is everyone in this car OK? Your passengers seem awfully shaken and they haven’t muttered a single peep this whole time,” the officer asks.
“Oh, they’ll be all right in a minute officer. We just got off Route 119.”
Friday, June 23, 2017
Why Hydraulics...Because...That's Why!
Why Hydraulics? Why suspension kits? Well.... Because some times driving the straight and narrow is not always that much fun. Get yours picked out and installed now at Good Fellaz.
Hit the switches and enjoy your ride!
Good Fellaz EVERYWHERE!
You Need This! We are Good Fellaz and we got it! Classic car restorations and collision repair every day. We want you! We wanna rebuild, restore and customize your ride!
Call, Come In, Email, Check Out our Websites and see the show!
Come In -- 20 Allen Road - Eldon, MO 65026
Call -- 573-693-1707
Email Us -- goodfellazmotors@gmail.com
Website (besides this one) -- www.goodfellazonline.com
Top 10 Worst Things People Do at Car Shows
Don't Do This at a Car Show
We all love car shows. We go to see the cars, find good car shops, buy, sell, trade and show off our beauties! So, since they are so popular, we need to know good car show etiquette. This article in the link below gives you the top 10 worst things to do at a car show.
Here They Are:
#10. Don't steal anything!
#9. Don't let children run loose.
#8. No whining about the cars you dont have.
#7. Don't bring a gun to a scrabble game
#6. No burn outs or other poser moves.
#5. NO peek-a-boo dolls!
#4. Don't try to one-up people in conversation
#3. Don't be a dick to the businesses around the show.
#2. Don't be a dick because of the cameras.
#1. NO TOUCHING OR LEANING ON THE CARS!!!!
Explainations of all of these are in the link below. Enjoy!
Link: http://jalopnik.com
Get Your Chasis Done Right
The Chasis is one of the primary parts of a car that mold the whole car together. Bad chasis means no driving. They have to be straight and if they are modified, it has to be done right. There is no in between or crossing your fingers in hopes that it works out. It is a must. The chasis holds the body together.
Modifying it means modifying the whole car, like the firewall. The firewall is the heart. When it is wrong, the whole body is off. Its like a dominos effect. When the chasis is faulted, the firewall will not mesh well. If the firewall is off, bent, damaged, or doesnt fit properly then you have full body issues. It starts to off set the fenders, bumpers, doors and jams, hood and more.It's a must to have a straight chasis that is done right from the begining. If not, you just built a pretty lawn ornament. So, if you have a build in mind and it comes here to Good Fellaz, please know that the chasis should be done right and we can do it for you.
What is Your Classic Beauty Worth?
Classic Car Values
We restore them, rebuild them, customize them and then drive them and show them off. So, what is it worth? Truly, no price can be put on a classic car for the owner. Well....maybe there is a good price....IF.....they are willing to part with it. However, until then, you can check out this classic car value calculator from "Hagerty" to see what the estimated value of your collector is.
Link: https://www.hagerty.com
Once you figure that out, maybe you want more, maybe it needs some work, maybe you just want that priceless time piece to be done for you.....then come on in to Good Fellaz and we can talk shop and get your dream rolling! You can check out more at the links below as well. - Enjoy!
Good Fellaz
20 Allen Road - Eldon, MO 65026
573-693-1707
Website: Good Fellaz Online
Email: goodfellazmotors@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com
Hagerty Values a 1963 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan at:
Condition Estimated Value
Perfect $15,600
Excellent $12,200
Good $7,600
Fair $5,100
Hemmings Reveals the 32 Best Cars to Restore
The 32 Best Cars to Restore
We wanna restore a car. Maybe customize a car. Which one suits you. These 32 Best Cars are brought to us from Hemmings.com. Whats yours? Is it on the list or do you have one to add. Let us know.
Buick Riviera -- 1963-'65
Chevrolet Bel Air -- 1953-'54
Pontiac GTO -- 1971-'72
And so many more!
Link: https://www.hemmings.com
Classic vs. Modern Cars
Classic vs. Modern Cars
Is there really even an argument to that question?! Well, if your here, then no. Classic cars hold such a history, feeling and value that newer modern day cars do not. You can flip, sell, buy and add on to any new car, but whats the history? Whats the story? There truly isn't one.
Classic cars have a history and bring up memories for most people. Whether it was a car that they have owned forever, a family heirloom, someone else's car that brings back memories of the past or simply a dream car, Classics Trump Them ALL!
There is a high priority for the classic. Why pay full coverage and payments on a vehicle that is a newer and built to break. There is no more built to last these days. Classics were sturdy, dependable and reliable. They got people where they needed to go and still do to this day.
That feeling of sliding into a front bench seat with your sweet heart by your side and sitting close together while you cruise into the sunset down the strip with your shades on and nothing but smiles. Brings back memories of drive-in theaters, parking, cruise ins at the burger joint and the GOOD OLD DAYS! We need more of these times and less of the rush of times going bye just trying to get bye.The arguments are mute to classic car owners. All of the debates fall upon deaf ears. Some argue that you can't go as fast in old muscle cars compared to new ones. Hate to burst that bubble, but you can. Most classics can go faster, stop better and sound fantastic compared to new models. Now days, muscle cars are simply fiber glass layovers with a speeding ticket attached at the purchase signing. Restore a classic and get pulled over, chances are you may still get that ticket, but you get the opportunity to take pics, smile and tell your story about the beast.
The envy of classic car owners by non-classic owners is great. Think about it....How many of you would prefer to watch the Dukes of Hazards car speed past you on the interstate instead of the imported bumper scrapers that we see now. I call those rice burners but to each there own. Would you 
rather see a sweet Model A pull up next to you at a light just to get that “wow” effect or a $25,000 King Ranch that only has 50,000 miles and is already falling apart? The classics are simply tasteful, beautiful and full of life.Tell us what you think! Give your input on this debate. You can check out the article below from “Opposite Lock” as well to see what other people say. Enjoy!
Restorations 101
Restoring and Customizing Classics
So, in these articles from “Second Chance Garage” and " Vintage Auto Works", you will get some great information about restoring a classic car. These articles can be helpful to any owner, enthusiast, builder and more into the processes of how and what it takes to get that classic redone to maximum expectation. I hope you enjoy and be sure o swing and see us at the shop if you have something you would like done!
Link: http://www.secondchancegarage.com
Link: http://www.vintage-autoworks.com
Link: http://www.secondchancegarage.com
Link: http://www.vintage-autoworks.com
Thursday, June 22, 2017
What Does a Custom Paint Job Mean
Custom paint jobs can mean a lot of different things to different people. However, the best description of it is....your expression expressed to the world for everyone to see. Think of it like a tattoo....you want one, so you get one. You picked it out for a reason. It has meaning or maybe you just like that one tattoo and you get it! Same goes for a custom paint job.
The paint is the icing on the cake. It grabs people's attention. Makes people do a double take. Some may not like it and some may love it. But remember....it's yours. It's your inner self expression displayed in reality.
Don't hesitate to go all out. Make it different. Make it unique. It's your ride and your vision!Explore some of the top rated best paint ides and themes from Pintrest:
Link: Best paint Job Ideas
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Good Work. Good Crew....GOOD FELLAZ
Here at Good Fellaz we thrive for success and excellence in all aspects of our work. We are geared toward what is right and we all work toward getting it right. When or if we have a crew member who is not on the same page as we are, it can tend to make situations a tad bit difficult. That is why we try to weed out the ones who cannot preform at the level that we request and require. That being said, please know that all of our builds are done with the utmost best interest of our customers and our business and we are always open for suggestions comments and applicants who are willing to tread the waters here and see if they make past the rapids to the calm cruising speeds of Good Fellaz.
Monday, June 19, 2017
Thank you to 93.5 ROCKS
Huge thank you to the KRMS Radio Station on 93.5 ROCKS
for coming out to the Car & Bike Show on
Saturday 06/17/2017 and doing live broadcasting!
It was a blast and we hope to have ya'll out for another event!
The Car Show Results
We would first like to say THANK YOU to all of the participants in this weekends car show from Saturday! The turn out was fantastic. We had great bikes and cars, amazing BBQ (Kudos to Dave), fun and live broadcasting From 93.5 Rocks the Lake. The voting was great with ties for 1st place being between to amazing bikes. First place went to a great Chopper build, Second Place to a beautiful Vintage Style Indian Motorcycle and Third to a very distinct Rat Rod Pick-Up! Being able to meet all of the great people that were able to make it out was so fullfilling for us here at Good Fellaz. We always enjoy the company of all car enthusiast or all ages. Never hesitate to stop bye and check us out.
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Good Fellaz is here for YOU!
Here at Good Fellaz, we provide a wide array of services to all of our customers. We want to be the people you can come to and know that your work will be done right the first time on any of your automotive builds. We strive for excellence and work one on one with all of our customers to ensure that the build process of their project goes smoothly and correctly the way that they want it done.
We have the skills of several crew members that amount to well of 100 years of combined experience. Our custom body shop can aid in providing our customer will all types of repairs, restorations and rebuilds.
We have a Class A paint booth with an amazing Auto Body and Paint specialist. Our mechanics are fully equipped and engineered to build the fastest and the best for all of our customers. Our Audio and video tech has the ability to provide amazing sound and video in or on any vehicle. He has the gift of GLOW with being able to install specialized LED Glow kits to any interior, exterior, under carriage, under hood and more. The Glow Kits can give the ability to move with light or sound. Our upholstery tech can provide phenomenal work for any of your custom or restore upholstery needs.
We specialize in restoring and rebuilding classic cars, trucks, rat rods, hot rods, motorcycles and more. We enjoy seeing the variety of automobiles that come to our shop and always have an open mind for new ideas.
So, If you have a build project in mind and you want it done right, Come on in to Good Fellaz and we will get you what you need.
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