’70 Ford Torino hood project
Our client asked us to memorialize a young soldier, the son of his close friends, on the inside of the hood of his ’70 Torino. It was truly an honor and a privilege to do this project.
Sgt. Keith Lee Smette, Makoti, died while serving his country in Fallujah, Iraq, Jan. 24, 2004. Keith was born Dec. 1, 1978, in Minot, N.D., to Douglas and Charlotte Smette. Prior to his deployment, he was a full time student at North Dakota State University in Fargo. In January of 2003, Keith volunteered for active duty with the 957th Multi-Role Bridge Company, Bismarck, with his best friend and younger brother, Robert, and was transferred into the unit as a bridge crew member. He was serving as a sergeant in Operation Iraqi Freedom at the time of his death, committed to helping those who need him and proud to serve his country.
Prep work and clears done by KraZKustoms, Glen Ullin, ND. Thanks Jerome!
portrait detail
top half detail
lower half detail
Kirk and our client, Dana Peterson (no relation!)

























