Fishmouth fabworks closing

FISHMOUTH FABWORKS · 09-03-2009, 01:51 PM

I have been around,but off the map so too speak. I can no longer run both sides of the business.I can't afford to pay someone to answer phones or run my books.I have to do one or the other.Fab or customer service.I cant handle it anymore.It is not a financial issue.It is a choice I had to make as to not stretch myself to thin.I am keeping all my equipment,but its going into storage for now.I was introduced to Eric and Jeff from MFS in lincoln a month or two ago. We have talked and I will be running their Fab side of things and working on special projects.I will still be in the industry,just not under Fishmouth Fabworks.However that name will always be mine.I am sad to see it go,but it is the right choice for now.They need a knowledgeable person in the shop.I think I fit the bill very well.I look forward to good things coming out of that shop.Thanks to all those who have helped and supported me through the years.

Thanks guys, Trouts out! for good

35xj · 09-03-2009, 02:01 PM

good luck Dan!

muddyblzr · 09-03-2009, 02:15 PM

good luck man i always liked your work alot!

UCTJ · 09-03-2009, 02:22 PM

Good luck. I have always liked what I have seen you build on Pirate would love to say Ive been a fab customer but my location is not practical. Anyway good luck on your future endeavors.

74_Chevota · 09-03-2009, 02:22 PM

Dude, sorry to hear that man. Hope things work out for you in the future. Good luck Dan!

JDunn · 09-03-2009, 02:49 PM

That sucks, most people start fabricating because they have a passion for creating things. If you have lost it because of having to try and run a business that hopefully this will bring the passion back.

Jeff and Eric at MFS are great guys.

XtremeEngineering · 09-03-2009, 02:52 PM

Dan, You are a bad ass that is for sure. You are a very talented fabricator. One that is both very creative and VERY clean. Any shop out there would be lucky to have your skills. I understand trust me. Good luck and congrats

Nick

camo · 09-03-2009, 02:59 PM

The good news is we can still get cool project build by you

Dan I see this as great opportunity for you..

running the business side of a fab shop sucks and now you don't have to do it.

You get to focus on making cool stuff

Plus MFS is closer to me then your shop.

I am excited to have you working for Eric and Jeff and look forward to having you continue to building my junk.

FISHMOUTH FABWORKS · 09-03-2009, 03:00 PM

Thanks guys, I have not lost my love for fabrication,which is why I am going to work over there.The business side of things takes me away from what I love doing.I have found you are either a good fab guy or a good business man. hard to find guys that have both.I hope that being able to "get back to work" will take some stress off of me.Fabrication has consumed my life since I was 14.That was 10 years ago.i am only 24, have worked for production shops,shaffers offroad ,started and ran my own shop, and now I am going to move on and work for another shop that I hope to be a great experiance.I like working in different shops in different areas learning things from everyone.I sure feel a lot older then I am.

Bebe · 09-03-2009, 03:04 PM

Congrats Dan....I think you are going to be very happy

Kurtuleas · 09-03-2009, 03:09 PM

Edit: Trout, lemme know if you are gonna need help with the move...

camo · 09-03-2009, 03:14 PM

Fishmout fabworks will always be a fond memory to all of us

.

MFS_CA · 09-03-2009, 03:25 PM

Jeff and I are very excited for Dan to come on. He is an extremely talented fabricator and I am looking forward to turning him loose. We will have a lot of work to do this winter. With his talents, and ingenuity, we will be producing a high quality product that will, hopefully, make everyone happy. I can't wait to get going! This next year is shaping up to be very exciting for all of us.

Eric
MFS

Bigtoy22 · 09-03-2009, 03:48 PM

sad to see ya step away from your own deal brotha. but we all know you wont stop doing what you do so well..glad to see ya stick with what matters most to you..

e · 09-03-2009, 03:51 PM

That's too bad....but it sounds like you're going to a great place.

What's Silly going to do or is he already doing it?

Brad · 09-03-2009, 03:52 PM

Sad to hear Trout but glad you are still going to be doing what you love. And I didnt think I was older than you(25)

TCARP1 · 09-03-2009, 05:14 PM

Ahhh, now my Fishmouth chassis is a classic!!!

And what is a "sotaspeak"? And how much for you to build one for me?

geeride · 09-03-2009, 06:04 PM

You must have bent them over....I mean gotten a fair wage! I give it 2 years tops, then you will be itchin' to do your own thing again or if they are smart they make you a partner to keep you around.

Good luck fawker!

And congrats to MFS for getting an excellent fabricator, treat him like the farm animal he is.

Hey I'll come by and help you clean

....out the refrigerator

FISHMOUTH FABWORKS · 09-03-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TCARP1

Ahhh, now my Fishmouth chassis is a classic!!!

And what is a "sotaspeak"? And how much for you to build one for me?

get off my back you spelling nazi

you know what I meant!

TCARP1 · 09-03-2009, 06:19 PM

Ahhh you mean "so too speak"

FISHMOUTH FABWORKS · 09-03-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeride

You must have bent them over....I mean gotten a fair wage! I give it 2 years tops, then you will be itchin' to do your own thing again or if they are smart they make you a partner to keep you around.

Good luck fawker!

And congrats to MFS for getting an excellent fabricator, treat him like the farm animal he is.

Hey I'll come by and help you clean
....out the refrigerator

Well Dan@ ruffstuff does call me "

boy"

Quote:

Originally Posted by TCARP1

Ahhh you mean "so too speak"

well I guess since I tell you what you do wrong in the shop you can chase me around and correct my spelling for me

FISHMOUTH FABWORKS · 09-03-2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 35xj

good luck Dan!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 74_Chevota

Dude, sorry to hear that man. Hope things work out for you in the future. Good luck Dan!

I look forward to seeing all you guys at KOH next year. we need usnick and you guys on either side of us! party it up the whole week! don't forget the apple pie moonshine this time please

TCARP1 · 09-03-2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishmouth fabworks

i look forward to seeing all you guys at koh next year. We need usnick and you guys on either side of us! Party it up the whole week! Don't forget the apple pie moonshine this time please:d

x2:d

RockwelledToyota · 09-03-2009, 06:37 PM

Seems like right step, MFS has been picking up some nice equipment here lately and I think that you may be able to put your talent to use with some trick tooling. Good luck and congrats to both.

cherokee kidd · 09-03-2009, 08:10 PM

Those few days I spent up there helping Phil were great but made me realize more about what it's like to try and run both sides of the shop and stay happy. It really doesn't work trying to do both and I saw how miserable you were trying to juggle them. I think you have the talent to make a huge name for yourself whether it's on your own or working for someone. Having a boss isnt a bad thing. Paychecks are nice and going home at the end of the day and not worrying about business shit is nice too. Lets just hope you havent been self employed long enough and you can still seperate work and life

. Anyways good luck with it and like I said you have hella talent and could probably walk into anywhere with the skill and craftsmanship you have

09-03-2009, 01:51 PM	#1
FISHMOUTH FABWORKS PARIS' Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43776 Posts: 869	Fishmouth fabworks closing I have been around,but off the map so too speak. I can no longer run both sides of the business.I can't afford to pay someone to answer phones or run my books.I have to do one or the other.Fab or customer service.I cant handle it anymore.It is not a financial issue.It is a choice I had to make as to not stretch myself to thin.I am keeping all my equipment,but its going into storage for now.I was introduced to Eric and Jeff from MFS in lincoln a month or two ago. We have talked and I will be running their Fab side of things and working on special projects.I will still be in the industry,just not under Fishmouth Fabworks.However that name will always be mine.I am sad to see it go,but it is the right choice for now.They need a knowledgeable person in the shop.I think I fit the bill very well.I look forward to good things coming out of that shop.Thanks to all those who have helped and supported me through the years. Thanks guys, Trouts out! for good __________________ Dan Trout- Dave Halabuk RIP Why does everyone have tig welding avatars? Don't you know Gas welding is where it's at Last edited by FISHMOUTH FABWORKS; 09-04-2009 at 01:49 PM.

09-03-2009, 02:01 PM	#2
35xj Rock God Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14780 Location: asheville nc Posts: 1,803	good luck Dan! __________________ 04.5 cummins lb,qc,white, 4x4,,bddl, outlook,, exhaust 315 bfg's 02 WRX caged etc new buggy http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...43#post5890143 save tellico post #830

09-03-2009, 02:15 PM	#3
muddyblzr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 64332 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,115	good luck man i always liked your work alot! __________________ toyota buggy sittin low on big tires

09-03-2009, 02:22 PM	#4
UCTJ The Devils Trailboss Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51571 Location: Texas Posts: 2,900	Good luck. I have always liked what I have seen you build on Pirate would love to say Ive been a fab customer but my location is not practical. Anyway good luck on your future endeavors. __________________ Great Vendors to deal with. http://www.racelinewheels.com/ http://www.trentfabrication.com/ http://www.ultimate-air.com/

09-03-2009, 02:22 PM	#5
74_Chevota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12991 Location: Boone/Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,189	Dude, sorry to hear that man. Hope things work out for you in the future. Good luck Dan! __________________ 07' FJ buggy: D60,14bolt-40" Maxxis-5.3L-Stak-chromo'ed Psalms 34:1-3 <><

09-03-2009, 02:49 PM	#6
JDunn WeBilt 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33065 Location: Colfax CA Posts: 1,267	That sucks, most people start fabricating because they have a passion for creating things. If you have lost it because of having to try and run a business that hopefully this will bring the passion back. Jeff and Eric at MFS are great guys. __________________ 79' CJ7 Buggy VP WeBilt 4WD Club

09-03-2009, 02:52 PM	#7
XtremeEngineering Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14488 Location: Fort Collins COlorado Posts: 732	Dan, You are a bad ass that is for sure. You are a very talented fabricator. One that is both very creative and VERY clean. Any shop out there would be lucky to have your skills. I understand trust me. Good luck and congrats Nick __________________ KOH 2009 Driver #330 Home of The Wrath! http://www.myspace.com/xtremeengineering

09-03-2009, 02:59 PM	#8
camo Attention Whore Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 4 Location: Rubicon Posts: 24,559 Blog Entries: 1	The good news is we can still get cool project build by you Dan I see this as great opportunity for you.. running the business side of a fab shop sucks and now you don't have to do it. You get to focus on making cool stuff Plus MFS is closer to me then your shop. I am excited to have you working for Eric and Jeff and look forward to having you continue to building my junk.

09-03-2009, 03:00 PM	#9
FISHMOUTH FABWORKS PARIS' Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43776 Posts: 869	Thanks guys, I have not lost my love for fabrication,which is why I am going to work over there.The business side of things takes me away from what I love doing.I have found you are either a good fab guy or a good business man. hard to find guys that have both.I hope that being able to "get back to work" will take some stress off of me.Fabrication has consumed my life since I was 14.That was 10 years ago.i am only 24, have worked for production shops,shaffers offroad ,started and ran my own shop, and now I am going to move on and work for another shop that I hope to be a great experiance.I like working in different shops in different areas learning things from everyone.I sure feel a lot older then I am. __________________ Dan Trout- Dave Halabuk RIP Why does everyone have tig welding avatars? Don't you know Gas welding is where it's at

09-03-2009, 03:09 PM	#11
Kurtuleas Nor Cal Redneck Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 23188 Location: Discovery Bay, CA Posts: 6,009 Blog Entries: 1	Edit: Trout, lemme know if you are gonna need help with the move... __________________ Fightin' tooth and nail for every inch of trail. 4405 Phoenix "Land-use" buggy Racing for your access Last edited by Kurtuleas; 09-03-2009 at 03:11 PM.

09-03-2009, 03:14 PM	#12
camo Attention Whore Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 4 Location: Rubicon Posts: 24,559 Blog Entries: 1	Fishmout fabworks will always be a fond memory to all of us .

09-03-2009, 03:25 PM	#13
MFS_CA Custom Fabrication Join Date: May 2009 Member # 136367 Location: 110 Flocchini Circle Suite 6 Lincoln, CA 95648 Posts: 188	Jeff and I are very excited for Dan to come on. He is an extremely talented fabricator and I am looking forward to turning him loose. We will have a lot of work to do this winter. With his talents, and ingenuity, we will be producing a high quality product that will, hopefully, make everyone happy. I can't wait to get going! This next year is shaping up to be very exciting for all of us. Eric MFS __________________ Motorsport Fabrication Services LLC (MFS) (866) 433-2802 Toll Free (916) 209-6669 Shop (916) 543-1198 Fax Facebook Myspace Twitter KEEP PUBLIC LANDS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Pick up your trash, clean up your oil spills and stay on the trail

09-03-2009, 03:48 PM	#14
Bigtoy22 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1718 Location: Orangevale, ca Posts: 1,893	sad to see ya step away from your own deal brotha. but we all know you wont stop doing what you do so well..glad to see ya stick with what matters most to you.. __________________ Jason VanderVeen [url]http://www.rockzombies4x4.com[/url]

09-03-2009, 03:51 PM	#15
e Granite Guru Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3709 Location: ORANGEVALE, CA Posts: 801	That's too bad....but it sounds like you're going to a great place. What's Silly going to do or is he already doing it?

09-03-2009, 03:52 PM	#16
Brad Welder/Fabricator Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3239 Location: Benicia,CA Posts: 7,081	Sad to hear Trout but glad you are still going to be doing what you love. And I didnt think I was older than you(25) __________________ B-RAD Fabrication Tube bending, Welding,custom fab?Just PM me. TDO DYSFUNCTIONAL ROCKCRAWLERS Rage 4th TEAM MELLO

09-03-2009, 05:14 PM	#17
TCARP1 REBUILDING! Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 86691 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 1,007	Ahhh, now my Fishmouth chassis is a classic!!! And what is a "sotaspeak"? And how much for you to build one for me? __________________ 2010 King of the Hammers Competitor #4405 BITD #4405 Huge thanks to everyone for helping to rebuild the Land use Buggy! Pacific Fabrication, Ruffstuff Specialties, Reid Racing, Team Tube, Raceline Wheels, BFGoodrich Tires, Yukon Gear, Susanville Transmission, Blue Torch Fabworks. Last edited by TCARP1; 09-03-2009 at 05:33 PM.

09-03-2009, 06:04 PM	#18
geeride Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106504 Location: Orangevale Posts: 66	You must have bent them over....I mean gotten a fair wage! I give it 2 years tops, then you will be itchin' to do your own thing again or if they are smart they make you a partner to keep you around. Good luck fawker! And congrats to MFS for getting an excellent fabricator, treat him like the farm animal he is. Hey I'll come by and help you clean ....out the refrigerator

09-03-2009, 06:19 PM	#20
TCARP1 REBUILDING! Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 86691 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 1,007	Ahhh you mean "so too speak" __________________ 2010 King of the Hammers Competitor #4405 BITD #4405 Huge thanks to everyone for helping to rebuild the Land use Buggy! Pacific Fabrication, Ruffstuff Specialties, Reid Racing, Team Tube, Raceline Wheels, BFGoodrich Tires, Yukon Gear, Susanville Transmission, Blue Torch Fabworks.

09-03-2009, 06:37 PM	#24
RockwelledToyota I'M THE ONE Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25217 Location: Lenoir, North Carolina Posts: 1,184	Seems like right step, MFS has been picking up some nice equipment here lately and I think that you may be able to put your talent to use with some trick tooling. Good luck and congrats to both. __________________ Yeah, I guess you could say I'm a RockStar Beat Toyota and a New 6.0 powered buggy in the works! 2003 2wd CrewCab CTD on 19.5's

09-03-2009, 08:10 PM	#25
cherokee kidd not quite sure Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27832 Location: Modesto,Ca Posts: 543	Those few days I spent up there helping Phil were great but made me realize more about what it's like to try and run both sides of the shop and stay happy. It really doesn't work trying to do both and I saw how miserable you were trying to juggle them. I think you have the talent to make a huge name for yourself whether it's on your own or working for someone. Having a boss isnt a bad thing. Paychecks are nice and going home at the end of the day and not worrying about business shit is nice too. Lets just hope you havent been self employed long enough and you can still seperate work and life. Anyways good luck with it and like I said you have hella talent and could probably walk into anywhere with the skill and craftsmanship you have __________________ BINK'S FAB Modesto Ca Tube bending, mig and tig welding, rollcage design, and cnc plasma cutting avaliable. For info call (570) 466-5748

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