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<p>Tommy Too-Much Martin is also known as Tommytoomuch. Tommy's custom motorcycle
paint shop is second to none for flames and graphics on your Harley-Davison.
Tommy creates the best flame job in the industry by going over the top or as
he was nick named "Too Much" a long time ago. Below is an article
written about him on KCBikers.com. Trophey winning custom painting at affordable
prices. </p>
<p align="left">There are a lot of painters out there. Some are are better than
others; some have lots of talent and no determination, some have determination
but no talent. Tommy "Too Much" Martin has both.
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I first met Tommy over 10 years ago when he was working at a local hot rod shop.
He was doing bodywork and painting that everyone was in awe over. It was rare
for a young guy to be that skilled with metal and paint. He did some work a friend
of mine's 1953 Mercury that turned out fantastic.
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<p>"I learned the basics in custom motorcycle paint and metalwork from my
Dad. He owned Fast Freddy's Show and Go body shop in Blue Springs. I started
working for him at age 11. My early duties included sweeping the floor and masking
off cars. I soon worked my way up to straightening metal and painting. By age
17, I was doing it full time for a living," Tommy says.</p>
<p>Tommy now has over 20 years of experience under his belt. But it hasn't been
without struggles. Facing adversity in his life and conquering it have made
him a stronger man. His faith in God has also helped.</p>
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<p align="center"><img src="pictures/parts1/thumbnails/thumb_7_b.jpg" alt="Tommy TooMuch" width="100" height="65"></p>
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<p align="left">"I turned my life around and accepted Jesus as my savior
in 1999. Since then I have been attending the Disciples of Jesus Ministries
in Independence. Reverend Guy Girratono has helped me and my family through
some hard times. I am not a perfect Christian, but I try my best everyday of
my life," said Tommy.</p>
<p align="left">Tommy's early struggles have given him a new sense of concentration
in his work. Many people who knew him before and after feel like he is doing
the best work of his career right now. He is currently doing a good amount of
painting for Brand X Choppers out of Lenexa, Kansas.</p>
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<p align="left">"I am currently working out of my garage at home. If things
keep growing like they have been I am going to open another shop and go full
time again. I am not really set up to do much metal work currently so I am focusing
on custom paint," Tommy says.</p>
<p>Tommy had a unique style of painting. In fact, his flame jobs are known as
"Tommy Flames" in the custom motorcycle paint and car world. He credits
several other influences in his life in addition to his Dad.</p>
<p>"I learned a lot from Rex Adams with Crazy Paint. Rex passed away recently.
The world of custom painting really lost a legend when he died. Love him or
hate him, he was a talented guy. I also got a lot of insight and guidance from
Jim Grinlinton who does pinstriping and sign painting for a lot of custom car
guys."</p>
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<p align="left">Tommy also gives Scott Thomas credit for influencing him in the
world of motorcycle painting specifically. The time he worked with Scott really
made him focus his talent on motorcycles.</p>
<p>Some of Tommy's more famous creations include local radio personality Johnny
Dare's pickup truck. He also has done several bikes that have been featured
in major magazines. One of his most noted bikes was Eddie Funk's chopper called
"Funkin' Bad." It was featured in Street Chopper magazine and also
in an Easyriders special insert.</p>
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<p align="center"><img src="pictures/parts1/thumbnails/thumb_10.jpg" alt="custom flames" width="100" height="67"></p>
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<p>Motorcycle Works in Olathe, Kansas, built another famous bike Tommy painted.
It was eventually shipped to Bolivia, South America. Bill Duncan painted the
base coat of candy burple then Tommy added his signature flames in yellow, orange
and red with blue tips and a blue stripe around them. I am sure the bike caused
quite a stir upon arrival in Bolivia! </p>
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<p align="center"><img src="pictures/parts1/thumbnails/thumb_5_b.jpg" alt="tommy flames" width="99" height="75"></p>
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<p align="left">Those of us who ride in the City Union Mission run know Tommy
has been doing a custom helmet the past few years that is raffled off. He really
believes in this cause and plans on continuing next year.</p>
<p>If you need any custom motorcycle paint work done to your ride you can give
Tommy "Too Much" Martin a call at 816-252-8016 or send him an email
at <a href="mailto:tommytoomuch@juno.com">tommytoomuch@juno.com</a>. </p>
<p>Below is the tank and other sheet metal that he is sanding on in the article.
His turnaround time is only 3 weeks.</p>
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<p align="center"><img src="pictures/helmets/thumb_032204_9.jpg" alt="motorcycle paint" width="100" height="74"></p>
<p align="center"><img src="pictures/bike2/thumbnails/thumb_032204_7.jpg" alt="custom art" width="100" height="68"></p>
<p align="center"><img src="pictures/other1/thumb_100.jpg" alt="custom painting" width="100" height="41"></p>
<p align="center"><img src="pictures/bike1/thumbnails/thumb_1001a.jpg" alt="custom motorcycle paint" width="100" height="69"></p>
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