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**Jive-Bomber** · 12-31-2009, 08:05 AM

My wife and I recently welcomed a son to the family, and I'm already looking at peddle cars and miniature mechanics coveralls, of course. Back when my daughter was born in 2007, I asked two very talented artists from my work if they would do a mural ...

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ChuckleHead_Al · 12-31-2009, 08:16 AM

Wow that's an amazing mural. We are having a girl around April and wish they had those characters on the stuff we've been shopping for..

OLIVER BROS GARAGE · 12-31-2009, 08:29 AM

Cool!

hotrodladycrusr · 12-31-2009, 08:41 AM

Congrats on the new addition bud!

Your daughter's mural is awesome. Looking forward to seeing what's in store for your little boy.

backyardbeliever · 12-31-2009, 08:43 AM

AWWwwwwwww.........Damn cute ....only a few more years and you get to build him a bitchin Go-Kart. Great Art man all my co workers are a few cards short. I actually applied for a job at your work before but no go.

Harms Way · 12-31-2009, 08:55 AM

As I look back on my life, the name and title that meant the most to me was spoken by those little voices that called me Daddy,..... enjoy and savor it, congratulations on the new addition and a hope for blessings on your entire family in the new year. (oh yeah,... great wallpaper,... wheres the picture of your Son,...... Pop's ?

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**Ryan** · 12-31-2009, 09:16 AM

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d two very talented artists from my work

For those that don't know, Jay works at Pixar... Hence the incredibly talented co-workers.

**BLAKE** · 12-31-2009, 09:19 AM

That is awesome... I have a feeling those images will stick with the kiddos for many, many years.

**Paul** · 12-31-2009, 10:08 AM

very cute

**Jeff Norwell** · 12-31-2009, 10:10 AM

Hey Jay... say HI to Steve P. for me......ha ha

**JeffreyJames** · 12-31-2009, 10:12 AM

Incredible!!! We are expecting our first child this July and I am super stoked. I have been thinking about the baby room over and over!!!

'26-'27 T Roadster
'29 Roadster
'40 Merc Convert
Late 50's Vespa
1935 Duesenburg Type SJ speedster?

**JeffreyJames** · 12-31-2009, 10:18 AM

A friend of mine posted his buddie's babies room and it sort of on topic. It wraps all the way around the room and it's pretty incredible!!

**oddrodgarage** · 12-31-2009, 10:21 AM

Very cool...congrats to you on the new addition...

A32Flathead · 12-31-2009, 10:26 AM

Nice one Jay, they look like your cars...

**Paul** · 12-31-2009, 10:33 AM

VespaJay · 12-31-2009, 11:22 AM

VERY cool that Mr. Bunny is riding a Vespa.

**flathead okie** · 12-31-2009, 12:54 PM

Well it looks like Paul nailed it with the pics.. I was hopeing the one behind the vespa was a Auburn speedster...............congrats on the new addition to your family..

breeder · 12-31-2009, 12:59 PM

congrats on the addition jay! and my kids told me to tell you to hurry up with cars 2 already!!!! LOL

tikidiablo · 12-31-2009, 01:01 PM

Congrat's Jay, diggin the Mary Blair styled art !

gonzoengineer · 12-31-2009, 01:29 PM

Adorable.

I'm glad to see someone taking time to give their personal touch to their home. I grew up in a house where we 'couldn't paint the walls because it'd affect resale value...' (WTF parents?!)

12-31-2009, 08:05 AM	#1
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,419	Hot Rods are Baby Stuff... My wife and I recently welcomed a son to the family, and I'm already looking at peddle cars and miniature mechanics coveralls, of course. Back when my daughter was born in 2007, I asked two very talented artists from my work if they would do a mural ... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

12-31-2009, 08:16 AM	#2
ChuckleHead_Al Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,593	Re: Hot Rods are Baby Stuff... Wow that's an amazing mural. We are having a girl around April and wish they had those characters on the stuff we've been shopping for.. __________________ Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff. Words I live by.. BARONS SO,TX

12-31-2009, 08:29 AM	#3
OLIVER BROS GARAGE Old School HAMBer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 7,182	Re: Hot Rods are Baby Stuff... Cool! __________________ www.VintageTorqueFest.com Vintage Torque Fest May 4-5, 2013

12-31-2009, 08:41 AM	#4
hotrodladycrusr Old School HAMBer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 20,655	Re: Hot Rods are Baby Stuff... Congrats on the new addition bud! Your daughter's mural is awesome. Looking forward to seeing what's in store for your little boy. __________________ Will trade cookies for old good for nothing flathead heads or hubcaps.

12-31-2009, 08:43 AM	#5
backyardbeliever Grenade Inspector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Petaluma, nor cal Posts: 264	Re: Hot Rods are Baby Stuff... AWWwwwwwww.........Damn cute ....only a few more years and you get to build him a bitchin Go-Kart. Great Art man all my co workers are a few cards short. I actually applied for a job at your work before but no go. Last edited by backyardbeliever; 12-31-2009 at 09:15 AM.

12-31-2009, 08:55 AM	#6
Harms Way Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern Mi. Posts: 6,237	Re: Hot Rods are Baby Stuff... As I look back on my life, the name and title that meant the most to me was spoken by those little voices that called me Daddy,..... enjoy and savor it, congratulations on the new addition and a hope for blessings on your entire family in the new year. (oh yeah,... great wallpaper,... wheres the picture of your Son,...... Pop's ? ) __________________ A sinner saved by Grace. (Eph. 2:8-9) H.A.M.B. Chapel

12-31-2009, 09:19 AM	#8
BLAKE Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,348	Re: Hot Rods are Baby Stuff... That is awesome... I have a feeling those images will stick with the kiddos for many, many years. __________________ World's Crashest Yay-Hoo!

12-31-2009, 10:08 AM	#9
Paul Editor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lahar Valley, WA Posts: 11,625	Re: Hot Rods are Baby Stuff... very cute

12-31-2009, 10:10 AM	#10
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12-31-2009, 10:12 AM	#11
JeffreyJames Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 15,907	Re: Hot Rods are Baby Stuff... Incredible!!! We are expecting our first child this July and I am super stoked. I have been thinking about the baby room over and over!!! '26-'27 T Roadster '29 Roadster '40 Merc Convert Late 50's Vespa 1935 Duesenburg Type SJ speedster? __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

12-31-2009, 10:18 AM	#12
JeffreyJames Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 15,907	Re: Hot Rods are Baby Stuff... A friend of mine posted his buddie's babies room and it sort of on topic. It wraps all the way around the room and it's pretty incredible!! __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

12-31-2009, 10:21 AM	#13
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12-31-2009, 10:26 AM	#14
A32Flathead Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 95008 CA.USA, formerly London, England Posts: 9,405	Re: Hot Rods are Baby Stuff... Nice one Jay, they look like your cars... __________________ Sarcasm...just one more valuable service I offer... Road Devils Car Club TM www.calik9.com

12-31-2009, 10:33 AM	#15
Paul Editor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lahar Valley, WA Posts: 11,625	Re: Hot Rods are Baby Stuff...

12-31-2009, 11:22 AM	#16
VespaJay Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Worcester, Mass. USA Posts: 344	Re: Hot Rods are Baby Stuff... VERY cool that Mr. Bunny is riding a Vespa.

12-31-2009, 12:54 PM	#17
flathead okie Alliance Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: OKMULGEE OKLA Posts: 1,420	Re: Hot Rods are Baby Stuff... Well it looks like Paul nailed it with the pics.. I was hopeing the one behind the vespa was a Auburn speedster...............congrats on the new addition to your family.. __________________ It's not about cheeseball culture. It's about true gearheads with true passion...

12-31-2009, 12:59 PM	#18
breeder Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: where ever she lets me..missouri Posts: 10,985	Re: Hot Rods are Baby Stuff... congrats on the addition jay! and my kids told me to tell you to hurry up with cars 2 already!!!! LOL __________________ Www.rustrevival.com MAY31st*JUNE 1ST WAYLAND, MO 2013!! Be there! UPDATES TO FOLLOW!

12-31-2009, 01:01 PM	#19
tikidiablo Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: so cal Posts: 873	Re: Hot Rods are Baby Stuff... Congrat's Jay, diggin the Mary Blair styled art ! __________________

12-31-2009, 01:29 PM	#20
gonzoengineer Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gem of the Hills, FL Posts: 60	Re: Hot Rods are Baby Stuff... Adorable. I'm glad to see someone taking time to give their personal touch to their home. I grew up in a house where we 'couldn't paint the walls because it'd affect resale value...' (WTF parents?!) __________________ Off-Topic Vehicle Owner \| 1986 Audi Coupe GT \| 2004 Triumph Speed Triple \|

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