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By Jeff Glucker
Jul 14, 2021
Before you answer “there are no good tattoos at all” just put that answer aside for now. I want to hear or see some good car-themed tattoos. The example in the lead image is obviously the opposite of that, as it’s an alternator and not a turbocharger as the recipient had hoped for.
So what are some good car-themed tattoos? What would make for a good car-themed tattoo if you haven’t seen it done yet? Sound off and share pics in the comments below.
Jeff Glucker is the co-founder and Executive Editor of Hooniverse.com. He’s often seen getting passed as he hustles a 1991 Mitsubishi Montero up the 405 Freeway. IG: @HooniverseJeff
People have unusually strong opinions on the concept of tattoos on the internet, I haven’t figured out why. I find them interesting enough on other people, but in the best case, they are like art that you carry around with you all the time. I can’t think of anything (much less automotive related) that would remotely qualify. Maybe something semi-abstract that is a good bit of visual/graphic design that didn’t come loaded with other connotations, but even then only on someone else.
Maybe ponytailed Kyle Petty circa 1995…
That is, a portrait of Kyle Petty, not that tattoos only look good on 1995 Kyle Petty, if that wasn’t clear.
Butthead wanted a tattoo of a butt with a butt tattoo tattooed onto his butt.
There’s also a fad where truck owners airbrush their tailgate with a scene of that truck in a favorite setting.
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How about a tat of a truck with a butt airbrushed on the tailgate? The butt on the tailgate would have a truck tattooed on it. Get it on your butt, of course.
When you go into the tailgate, time slows down, so you can get all the custom work done.
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Sorry but no. The correct answer can not be put aside. Get it on a t-shirt and rotate it with your other inventory.