Shorty talks about Elite Autoworks at the 2019 Portland Roadster Show

Shorty (Javier Ponce) was the featured celebrity at the 2019 Portland Roadster Show and we were blessed to hang out with him. In this episode we talked about his shop located in Texas called Elite Autoworks. He tells his inspiring story as a boy quitting school to get a job and help his family, then events that led to him returning and finishing school while leading to his career in the automotive industry. Those experiences carried over to a life time of working with kids.
Also see our 1st video with Shorty where we talk about Iron Resurrection.
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[@javier77th]

Shorty is a smart man. Miss his antics on Iron Resurrection

[@billboyle7866]

Iron Resurrection started with a set cast of characters. The TV production exposed the personalities of each of the guys who were / are extremely talented and skilled people. The relationships between them all added so much to the resto mod work they performed. They laughed and played while they worked and produced some amazing rides in the end. Shorty was a prominent player and his commentary and personality helped make the show instructive and entertaining. He is missed.

[@madzilla14]

MR. Ponce, your high standards never went unnoticed on a show that wasn't even about YOU. Miss you on Tv, hope to see more of your fabulous work and vision.

[@Vlad-uw5qj]

Shory....iron resurrection is not the same without you. YOU the OG !!!!! THE...OG...

[@craigmarshall3386]

Shorty's paint jobs are fresh and clean. Stay on top Shorty

[@kaylarapozo162]

Such a humble guy. U da man shorty

[@jeffpeeples5855]

shorty is the man. hard working son of a gun

[@peterperez3860]

Shorty needs a TV show for his fans.

[@Baker504]

Hats of to Shorty!!! You the man Shorty!!😎

[@mariozamprogno1654]

To all you millennials out there this is a self-made man nothing was given to him he worked his ass off to make it happen maybe you guys can take a lesson from this man

[@MrYAMAHA32177]

No one actually owns their own business it owns you, and that's a lot of owns in that quote.

[@carlosbecerra2932]

Es todo Shorty now is your show carnal.

[@jamesderbaum9678]

Smart man, very talented!

[@anthonylewis6335]

This young man sounds like he's got his head on right & doing things I like him sounds like a guy I'd put my money on any day.

[@JohnW1711stock]

This guy is one of the best painters on Earth! He is also one of the best people on Earth. My dad left school very young, got a job, then WW-2 started. He made a good living, but, he would have been much more productive, and happier with an education.

[@davidteixiera8398]

Best of luck Shorty you are the man.

[@MrLibertyLane]

Shorty is the man! Really love his dedication to the craft and solid work ethic! I actually learned a lot from him watching and listening to him on the show. I would love to meet him!

[@scotthager8691]

Not the same show without shorty!

[@JulioCNino]

Chaparo is a vato that gets down like James brown on his painting vato has skills . Good luck on your business

[@Vlad-uw5qj]

YOU shoiuld have you own show SHORTY!!!! WE need the talent that represents our culture...the lowrider culture has no representation...esp out here in L.A....

[@williambutler8624]

Glad I found this video on Shorty, miss seeing him on Iron resurrection, he brought a lot to the show, glad he doing well and has his own business, he does top shelf work and a great person, so glad he told the story about his high school and going back to school, this is a good lesson for everyone, if you want something in this life, you got to work for it, that's life, wishing you the best shorty in the future, hope to see you one day.

[@eloyrodriguez3362]

Awesome Example Shorty. God bless you

[@joejoe-qn4hu]

Loved iron resurrection. Shorty is a badass body paint guy, a good hard worker nice to hear his story of hard work and getting to where he is now.

[@davidlackovich946]

I loved Iron Ressurection, they're all talented craftsman, I glad to hear that 'Shortie' is on his own! He's an awesome person and equally great painter..and he loves his 'Impalas'@

[@bagman5085]

Thanks Shorty

[@bernievizcarra8228]

Much respect Shorty….. Miss you on the Turbo channel…. God bless you!!!

[@fabiantaylor4334]

Even though this is a old vid good to see shorty doing his thing.never knew what happen to him on iron resurrection. Does not matter.good to see him getting out there.nothing but love bro

[@dicklarson7206]

Shorty is one of the best painters in the industry keep it up short dog

[@thomasdensmore3248]

Wow you left iron. Awesome n great luck shorty

[@universalservicetechust3578]

I was just watching new series and was wondering where’s shorty, glad to see your focused on your own 🙏🏼💯

[@angelnavejar2622]

HELLYEAH!!!👊👊👊

[@donaldmarsh9029]

We miss you Shorty wish you were still on TV

[@glencross2738]

Shorty you are the top dog your work is amazing and you are a master at your craft I would have you work on any vehicle I owned if people can’t see that then they know nothing about the trade! 🤙💯😎

[@MarkSmith-dh5dh]

Hmm! Yes that's right Shorty has a point when you're working for someone else your days as an employee are numbered. I felt the same way about the industry which I worked until I was able to better my career by becoming an owner operator. 😉👍🏼💯

[@dc210dc]

Shorty needs his own show but HE'S HISPANIC SO PROUDLY NEVER HAPPENED 😭😭😭😭😭

[@thewhiteelephant]

Oh please. GTFO with the race card.

[@donnajones1603]

I heard they offered Cuban Chrome to him.....but he turned them down ...too many Hispanics

[@scottkovacs7634]

I've ya shorty

[@moacyrgomesfilho]

Show!

[@jsh3234]

So what is Shorty's contact information. Does he have a website or Facebook page? What type of builds does he do?

[@fordman609]

I would love to know also. He was great assit to the show . He has many a talents. I sure miss him on the show.

[@bryanmartin2271]

I wished I had the money for shorty to do my 51 fleetline

[@joevald3]

I was hoping that he would get a show . Because I found them very interesting . Is a multitalented man . He is missed. His paint jobs are rich in color . I don't think I've seen anyone else that can equal shorty . Of course I wish shorty lock . You'll do fine . He did a 46 Ford two-door . It was a custom but it wasn't stripped of chrome and all that stuff . It was a classic look could not be duplicated . It wasn't metal flake it was a rich blue . It almost looks like water . Who else can do that out no .

[@johnlaws9853]

How damn many people works for Shorty?

[@altestic9436]

I hear in the shop some guys call him Shorty and some call him Shawty.. which is it. Is one cooler than the other. Or people just don't know how to talk?

[@tatzantwos]

Dont miss the guy at all

[@donnajones1603]

Ditto.... or the other stereotypical Hispanic short cleanup dog they perform forced, unfunny pranks on.....

[@V8Deuce]

A newbie interviewing a newbie......