Jakes Chop shop

Jake's Painting

2007-08-11T18:48:00.000-07:00

Before that session kicked off Jake at least managed to get the latest painting finished. It still has to be framed of course, probably with bamboo...

Armrests

2007-08-11T18:31:00.000-07:00

We were putting the armrests together today. These took a while but they are going to serve as storage compartments, and possibly house mini-fridges or speakers. An impromptu session stalled progress this afternoon when Dennis showed up and started playing the drums. Soon Jake was on his guitar and work was OVER.

The Backrest

2007-07-31T12:28:00.001-07:00

The backrest is made from a 1958 Mercedes. Jake really liked the shape, so its pretty much untouched. It affords a nice surface on the back of the couch for some artwork...

The Shape

2007-07-31T12:17:00.000-07:00

It took a while to get the shape right, those things tend to grow rather organically. But this is close. We may have to shave another inch or so off the back.

Starting Out

2007-07-31T12:02:00.001-07:00

Jake dug out this bumper a few days ago and we went to work. Its from a 1955 Cadillac and will soon be someone's couch.

Concept

2007-07-31T12:01:00.000-07:00

This is usually where it begins. Shown here is the "updated concept sketch". i.e. What it became...

1961 Cadillac Gets a Flame Job

2007-05-11T00:47:00.000-07:00

Jake has the Caddy taped off and just finshed painting the flames…

Jake peels back the pinstripe tape - ready to be cleaned up.

Pete peels off the liquid mask to clear off the black satin.

Dennis Backs the Caddy out of the paint booth - headed to the car wash.

Final pics to come...

Building a 1971 Cadillac Sofa

2007-04-19T01:25:00.000-07:00

Custom Caddy Sofa is Done

2007-04-19T00:19:00.000-07:00

Another happy customer…A 1971 Cadillac Eldorado sofa leaves the shop with a very happy new owner. This was a fun couch to complete. All work was done by Jake…Body, paint, build and upholstery. The gold piping, lower back and peak above the bumper give a taste of pimpness without the grease of a 50’s diner.

Speedster Chair

2007-04-11T00:21:00.000-07:00

It is chair looks a bit like an early 30’s roadster. However, it is made out of 1949 Plymouth Fenders. Chair comes complete with a funfur lined stash box.

Plymouth Chair

2007-04-09T00:29:00.000-07:00

This thing is going to be badass.

The New Jake’s Chop Shop Website Is Live

2007-04-09T00:24:00.000-07:00

Check out the new website for the latest pin up photos, kustom furniture and cool furniture and art for sale. Sign up for Jake Mail to be the first to know the latest news and events. Enjoy the show.

Almost There - Beatnik Purple Couch

2007-03-08T00:33:00.000-07:00

Almost Done!

Beatnik Purple Couch for Screamin’ Ink

2007-03-08T00:07:00.000-07:00

Billy Monroe was looking for a signature piece of furniture to hit clients in the face when you enter his Screamin’ Ink Tatoo shop in Fair Lawn, NJ. Jake got fired up and put together one of the coolest couches he has ever made. This rear-end was pretty crushed when it came to the shop and Jake spent countless hours hammering it back to life.

Jake starts hammering out the the rusted out rear end.

Custom bullet lights are added

Just another weekend at the Shop... Yawn

2006-06-27T02:38:00.000-07:00

What's up y'all, yeah so it was a fairly uneventful weekend, you know just had the beautiful and delightful Dayna Delux fly out from LA to do a photo shoot at the Chop Shop. The shoot is for a joint project between Jake's Chop Shop and Dayna Delux. This is going to be a very special, very unique venture. Here in this photo Dayna poses with the fabulous Pink 1960 Impala Bed.
Dayna was an absolute trooper, it was a typically hot summer day in Arizona. The photo shoot was done at the Shop and lasted a few hours. But, this is going to be a great project and something that all of our my space friends can add to there collection, but obviously there will be more details to come. We kept this shoot under wraps as much as possible, but as you can imagine some of our friends just happened to be in the neighborhood...ha, ha...Here is a photo of our friends Dave and Luther with Jake, carefully critiquing the work of the absolute pro that is Dayna Delux...

Also putting himself in harms way is photographer extraordinare Andy Hartmark pictured here on a ladder, in the rafters, in the swealtering heat trying to get that perfect shot.

So, to close out the weekend, last Sunday night, on the local Channel 10, Fox 9pm News, Jake's Chop Shop was featured in a story put together by reporter Ramin Khalili. The report was recorded last Tuesday and Ramin did a fantastic job. Hopefully, this will pop up on the Web soon and we can link it to the site for those of you who may have missed on the first go around.

So, as you can all see just another weekend at the Shop, ho hum...ha, ha, obviously that is a little tongue and cheek, it really is an exciting time for Jake's Chop Shop, and we look forward to sharing more with you soon...til next time stay cool friends.

Jake's Chop Shop trip to the west coast...

2006-05-30T02:32:00.000-07:00

In a word....wow! What a great time we had in California, thanks to all of those who made this trip special, Dayna Delux, Johnny Coffin, Tony Slash and Mr. Pink from the Rocketz (sorry Pinky you'll always be a Rocket to me), April Atomic, Deadbolt, the Head Cat, Big Vinny, Grandma and Luis, the Doll Hut, the beach, the Juke Joint, the locksmith lady, and of course who can forget the old bat who ran us out of her clothing boutique in Laguna Beach. "We don't like sand..."

That said the plate is full at the Shop. Time to go to work and get some of the cool things we have in the works ready for all of our friends...Stay Tuned!

The Underworld is rising up!!! Grrr!

So here we go....

2006-01-10T02:11:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Chop Shop Blog/Galleries...We came to conclusion that we might as well as use this a s place to post the pieces without effect and distraction. So here they are. Be sure to check back as we will be adding more as they become available. Enjoy.........