Thought I'd finally show myself

[Watts Pinstriping]

Hi.
I suppose I should introduce myself. My name is Simon Watts, I'm a pinstriper and artist from England. I've been a watcher of the HAMB for quite a few years and thought it's about time I logged on. Carwise, I built and drive an all steel model A roadster pickup with no part on it older than 1940. It's running a hopped up Model A block with dual 97's and an open pipe that lets everyone with a mile know I'm coming. Other projects include another Model A closed cab pickup which will run a flathead V8 and an almost completed 1948 BSA hardtail bobber.

Of course there's not enough hours in the day to get it all done but slowly and surely it's all getting there.

I travel a lot and spend quite a bit of time in the states and happen to have met a few of you guys in the flesh. So anyway I think that's about it for now, I'll try and post a picture of the truck if I can.

Cheers
Simon

[porknbeaner]

Looks like ya got your hands full. And thumbs up to ya I don't think I've ever owned a Brit bike that old.
Welcome
The PKnBner http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[LIMEY]

Hey Simon i always wondered why you weren't on here.....well now you are...welcome!
& yes his A is the dogs nuts & his striping is not too shabby either http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
you better show some of your work, like the trash can in my front room.
Kev.

[BigDdy31]

Welcome Simon,

I'm a Beeza rider myself. 1966 BSA Lightning. I'd love to see pics of that '48 if you get the chance.

Wouldn't mind seeing pics of the A as well. It sounds like you've put some work into it.

Can y'all really get away with running an open exhaust over there? Or is it just like here where you hope the wrong people don't hear you? LOL

If you're ever in Texas, I'll let ya put some stripes on my Lightning.

Take care,

Big Daddy

[A32Flathead]

Hello Simon,

welcome to the HAMB.

I can't recommend Simon enough, he striped my Ducati Monster, outside his flat in London one evening, 3 days after I got it! Great work.

Hope to catch up with you over here in sunny CA some time this year. Paso?

Dave

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[Unkl Ian]

Welcome Simon.
You'll have to share some of your work in the Friday Art Show.

[RF]

WATTS-up, Simon? Your camera broken down on you? Send me something when you get a chance (or when you head back over).

[ShortBus]

Hi Simon. Welcome to hell.

Where ya bean?

[D Picasso]

Simon,
I've been following your work for some time and it's very impressive. always kind of wondered if you'd join up, and I'm glad to see you here.
Simon's art, journalism and striping are top-notch.

welcome!

[Skate Fink]

........welcome Simon. I think I saw your pinstriping in Rolls & Pleats?? Glad to have you aboard........ http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[marq]

Welcome Simon ,i met you at Billing i thinkand you do good work.I always have tootall do mine though so bad luck ha ha.I'll probably see you at the next one if my truck is finished in time.Anyway keep on posting......p.s make sure you post some pictures of ya work...........Marq

[Humboldt Cat]

Hey Simon, that sounds like quite a stable of rides, can't wait to see pics. Welcome! Where are you from?

[Theo Douglas]

Hey, Simon,

It's Theo.
Long time no talk.
Welcome to the HAMB! I just updated my own intro today so's I could get in the game.
If you're going to Paso, maybe I'll see you there.

Late

[BARNETT]

Welcome! I've been an admirerer off your work for quite a while...glad you're here. Looking forward to you posting stuff on the "Weekend Art Show" threads! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[bufordtjustice]

Welcome! Another person not from Texas? Whats going on?
Greg

[so-cheap]

Watts! Welcome. Nice intro. You did your homework.

NOW, show us some pinstriping!

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[Spitfire1776]

Jolly good show.:)

Welcome, I'd like to check out some pics of your projects if ya got any. Got 2 BSa' myself, and 2 Triumphs. Ain't never had one that old though.

[Uncle Pancakes]

Bwahahahahahhaha...!!! hey were the hell you been? Welcome to the HAMB Simon, you going to Paso this year?
Ted

[Taildraggin]

Welcome to the board.

Here's a pic of the man in action stripeing my Poncho.

[SamIyam]

Welcome to the HAMB.

Now show us some pics of your shizznitty. (your car/art)

Sam.

[Grinder]

welcome simon http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

There's always room for a "Brother of the Brush", especially with cool cars and bikes.

Welcome! Stop by the Friday art show with your stuff. We love 1-Shot! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Joel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Watts Pinstriping]

Hey thanks for the kind words and the warm welcome. I've dicked around a bit and managed to upload some photos of my truck and a couple of striping shots. You'll find them here.

http://community.webshots.com/s/image13/0/86/13/140308613qvGgxd_ph.jpg

I'll get a bit more organised and put some more stuff up there for you to check out. I've finally settled down a bit and finally have a landline and a internet connection so I'm slowly getting organised.

I'd also like to promote some of my work here if that's ok!
Cheers.

RF I'll be in touch soon.

[aussiesteve]

Hey Simon
Welcome,Haven,t seen you in ages.
AussieSteve

[PFF]

Oi Simon the link dont work,

Pete http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Nads]

Damn, that's it, we're going downhill.
We're being infiltrated by rockstars and celebrities.
Oh this isn't good.

Simon Watts, been seeing your work for years now, you're good, welcome.

[Watts Pinstriping]

Bugger, I knew I'd stuff up on the link. Try this.

http://community.webshots.com/user/wattstudios

This should work. I set this up on Webshots, if anyone can suggest anywhere else that's good for storing photos online I'd be happy to hear about it.
Cheers

Hi Steve.

[v8minor]

Greetings from Belfast .. I had a chat with you at the supernats a few years ago ..Good to see you here ..