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!)

Artwork for an Indian Bomber… just did the maiden and feathers on the fairing, and feathers on the hard bags.

Just the parts, still haven’t been able to get a “real” photo shoot of this one.  This project recently took home the Judge’s Choice Trophy at the 2010 Glendive Bike Show.  Congratulations to the owner, Krystal Haibeck, and thank you, Krystal, for giving Kirk the opportunity to do this project.  Clear coating, as always, by Jerome Zimmerman at KraZKustoms.

detail shot of front fender…..

detail shot of rear fender…..

Still one of our favorite projects after all these years….

detail shot of the left gas tank….

detail shot of the center console….