http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/ Discussion and Images of Vintage and Junk Yard Auto Parts, Innovative Fabrication and Inventive Techniques. en-US Fri, 27 May 2016 14:48:48 GMT Roadkill Customs Blog BP Blog 8.0 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=201 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=201 1940 Willys Cabover CustomBuilt by Chris Boggess, Hot Rod Technology Instructor at Utah Valley UniversityThis is a very well photo documented build that combines a 1940 Willys Sedan and a 1992 Dodge 1 ton extended cab pickup truck, and a whole lot... Wed, 14 Jan 2015 23:06:16 GMT Fabrication http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=198 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=198 D.J. Mostert got the donor from a guy in Williams Lake, BC. The car, a 1949 Ford shoebox was toast. D.J. tells us that he's wanted to do something like this for a long time, but wanted to do it differently. D.J. really likes bomber planes and decided... Thu, 6 Nov 2014 18:50:06 GMT Automotive Art http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=195 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=195 Clean steel with degreaser (like lacquer thinner or denatured alcohol) Remove all millscale by soaking or spraying with muriatic acid, let sit until millscale rinses off. Repeat as necessary. If there is no millscale, rinse once with... Wed, 29 Oct 2014 13:47:50 GMT Rust and Patina http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=194 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=194 A two-part project by Metropolitan Choppers and metal sculptor Scott Cawood, The Siren Of TI Chopper is a 900 pound master piece constructed with nearly 250 pounds of scrap iron and steel as a tribute to the beautiful Sirens of Treasure Island Casino... Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:17:52 GMT Automotive Art http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=189 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=189 The story as told by the owner, Bill Sacramone ~ The cars that we have a fixation on are as varied as the individuals in the classic car hobby. Sure everyone wants the GT Mustang, the '67 GTO convertible with a 389 and trips, and who doesn't want a... Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:28:43 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=188 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=188 When Jake Auerbach was thirteen years old, his dad, Jonathan, got him a summer job pumping gas at the shop of the family mechanic in Long Island, New York. Jake always suspected that, in arranging this employment, his dad had more in mind than pocket... Wed, 9 Jul 2014 15:21:59 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=187 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=187 Dusty Dahl shared his '47 Chevy project he's saved from the crusher and brought back to life. It's still a work in progress he tells us, but should really scoot with that 383 stroker... Click for larger photos... ... Tue, 24 Jun 2014 13:47:25 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=186 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=186 Vintage straight-axle cars, often known as Gassers, are popular wherever they go. Maybe it's the sky-high stance or the cartoon-like appearance. Or perhaps it's the way these cars transport you to a simpler time when racers would try just about anything... Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:41:23 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=185 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=185 The U.S. Postal Service celebrates Hot Rods, the fast, powerful vehicles that thrill-seeking enthusiasts have been modifying for nearly a century, with two eye-popping stamps. Hot rodding first took hold in the 1920s, when young men began modifying... Tue, 10 Jun 2014 07:35:21 GMT Automotive Art http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=184 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=184 This music video from OK Go was made in partnership with Chevrolet. OK Go set up over 1000 instruments over two miles of desert outside Los Angeles. A Chevy Sonic was outfitted with retractable pneumatic arms designed to play the instruments, and the... Thu, 5 Jun 2014 10:15:26 GMT Automotive Art http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=182 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=182 Wes Smith has always been into cars. He's had a couple show cars in the past, but he grew tired of cleaning his toys every time he took them out. Then he discovered rat rods. He started looking for a Model A or 1930s pickup to purchase, but he was... Wed, 28 May 2014 15:52:54 GMT Automotive Art http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=180 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=180 Ed Big Daddy Roth interviewing Von Dutch back in the early-mid eighties at Von Dutch's garage/shop. -->Ed Big Daddy Roth and Von Dutch Discuss Pinstriping and More - Part 1 of 8 14:58 ... Thu, 20 Feb 2014 08:22:32 GMT General http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=179 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=179 A full overview and how to video of installing an air-powered train horn...See Also: How to make PVC train horns at home Alternate Video - Video Run Time: 17:29You may skip ahead below to view different sections of:(00:00) Intro(01:10) Wiring (04:07)... Thu, 19 Dec 2013 09:07:00 GMT Roll Your Own http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=178 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=178 Circa 1955, this vintage video profiles the Ramblers Car Club of Miami, Florida and explains squirrel mills, or speaking english, a high speed nut-house. Watch red-blooded American boys become victims of their own pistons, healthy thyroids, and yankee... Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:01:08 GMT Vintage & Nostalgia Racing http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=177 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=177 -->One of our roving hot rod hunters caught up with Patrick and Ethel from Illinois and their unique 1946 Chevrolet truck. This beauty was acquired in January 2013 and has been worked over from the ground up. Patrick dropped and chopped the truck,... Sat, 30 Nov 2013 21:36:58 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=176 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=176 The SEMA Award winners represent the models that industry experts the SEMA Show exhibitors most often feature in their booths as the hottest rides for the enthusiast market.See Also: Roadkill Customs SEMA Show Photo GalleryFord Mustang named Hottest... Mon, 25 Nov 2013 12:59:54 GMT Automotive Art http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=173 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=173 Two Moons, a member of the Immortal Bastards CC and good friend of Roadkill Customs came by the shop to say hello recently. We of course took the opportunity to snap a few shots of his 1946 Ford truck so we could share it with you. A gentleman from... Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:00:20 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=171 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=171 Meet Henry Kessler and his rat rod, Gretchen; one of the coolest rat-rods we've ever seen and a ride that turns heads wherever it goes. This ain't no hybrid, instead it's a black smoke belching, gasoline guzzling,... Fri, 2 Aug 2013 04:07:29 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=169 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=169 This is no ordinary Rat Rod. It was designed and built by an experienced Winston Cup racecar builder. The build was completed with race-quality parts front-to-rear for superior performance and reliability. DELIVERANCE was completed in March, 2012.The... Wed, 3 Jul 2013 11:38:11 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=168 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=168 Rebel Custom Rods Motorcycles rat rod shop truck owned by Michel Roy, aka Destroyer Mike of Quebec, Canada. This is the result of Michel's winter 2011 project. ... Sun, 30 Jun 2013 20:54:34 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=167 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=167 Built in 1954, this is the famous Pigeon-Hole Parking Garage of Harold's Club in Reno, Nevada.Built in 1954, this is the famous Pigeon-Hole Parking Garage of Harold's Club in Reno, Nevada. You'd simply drive in and a huge forklift-like mechanism would... Fri, 21 Jun 2013 04:33:15 GMT Automotive Art http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=166 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=166 Photographer / Filmmaker Steve Ellison conceived of the idea to visually document the story of Harold's Club in early 2012.Photographer / Filmmaker Steve Ellison conceived of the idea to visually document the story of Harold's Club in early 2012. Part... Fri, 21 Jun 2013 02:14:09 GMT Automotive Art http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=165 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=165 -->The Redneck Repo shop truck is a 1954 Chevrolet 3100 with a 1953 front clip. The wrecker box is handmade and features a 1930's hand crank boom. The truck is powered by a 1962 327 and fitted with an Edlebrock aluminum intake and Edlebrock AFB style... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:19:17 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=164 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=164 More Flame Thrower Exhaust Videos There are a lot of ways to bring attention to your vehicle but one of the most popular and controversial ways are flamethrowers.... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:26:51 GMT Roll Your Own http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=163 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=163 Graham Smith's Street-Legal 1957 Chevrolet ~ Snow White Snow White's Debut at Shakespear... Sun, 5 May 2013 11:32:06 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=162 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=162 William Bill Medcalf: Born in Minneapolis, all of Bill's art education came from schools near his hometown. In 1940 and 1941, he worked in the art department of the United States... Sat, 4 May 2013 11:23:56 GMT Automotive Art http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=161 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=161 Tired of traveling cross-country on boring, endless interstates? Take the next exit and get yourself onto a two-lane highway. Youll have an unforgettable experience. A retro experience. An all-American experience. ... Fri, 3 May 2013 14:55:29 GMT General http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=160 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=160 The R. W. Lindholm Service Station is still open and pumping gas. This unusual Phillips 66 service station is located at the corner of MN-45 and MN-33 in Cloquet, Minnesota. Erected in 1956,... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:52:57 GMT General http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=159 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=159 Probably not considered the most dangerous sport by today's standards, skiers are towed by cars and motorcycles including a Porsche 550 Spyder, a Porsche 356, miscellaneous Triumphs and other motorcycles and are speeding and sliding at speeds up to... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:49:16 GMT Vintage & Nostalgia Racing http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=158 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=158 Rey Payumo of Kailua, Hawaii found this 1963 Chevrolet Impala packed with junk in a garage in Hayward, California. Rey tells us It had an previous restoration, the color used to be lowrider purple and it used to be totally lowridered out. After buying... Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:47:57 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=157 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=157 Auto Polo...Auto polo was invented in the United States with rules and equipment similar to equestrian polo, and of course used automobiles instead of horses. The sport was popular at fairs, exhibitions and sports venues across the United States and... Sun, 3 Feb 2013 12:22:57 GMT General http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=156 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=156 Sean Rollins from Calgary, Alberta, Canada shared this 1956 Continental Mark II which has been in the family for about 54 years. Sean tells us that due to spending years and years languishing in a garage, he has rebuilt or refreshed every mechanical... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:47:00 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=155 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=155 Mulders Rods...Story and Photos shared by Stefan Schultz, and he tells us: The bus was found in Arizona and transported to Mulders Rods in Brenham, Texas six weeks ago. Since then the team at Mulder's Rods have stripped about 8 layers of yellow off... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:45:42 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=154 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=154 Westworld of Scottsdale - 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Love Them or Hate Them, Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale auction takes place January 13-20, 2013 at WestWorld of Scottsdale.This will be the largest event in the company's... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:26:22 GMT General http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=153 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=153 Kevin Turner and Jody Summey from Tampa, Florida shared their 1960 Plymouth Fury Suburban Custom. Kevin tells us that the Plymouth was found covered up in a barn in Lakeland, Florida long after the original owner parked her in 1968 after being confined... Tue, 8 Jan 2013 13:46:12 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=152 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=152 Erin Francis from Langley, British Columbia, Canada shared this 1956 Ford F-100 truck with us. Erin found the truck in Portland Oregon in near stock condition. In five very busy months, a frame-off restoration was performed as well as a few modifications... Mon, 7 Jan 2013 13:11:39 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=151 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=151 Danny Love shared this story and photos with us ~ This pristine 1947 Ford Pickup belonged to his Dad (aka Jiggs) Danny tells us that he remembers standing up as a young boy in the front seat just to be see out of the windshield. Danny is 54 years old... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:55:06 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=150 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=150 In 1954 Edsel Ford handed control of Ford Motors to his son Henry Ford II. Anxious to bring Ford back into the modern era, Henry the Second hired Italian Gian Paolo Boano to construct a one-off show car on a new Lincoln chassis and this was the result... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:58:45 GMT Automotive Design and Styling http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=149 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=149 Darrik Hooper of from Carthage, Texas started his project with only the cab that he bought at Pate Swap Meet in Fort Worth. He was told it was a 1940's model when he bought it, but once he got it home, he took the time to look it over really well.... Fri, 7 Dec 2012 02:03:40 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=148 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=148 Finally. A jack that's made for the lowest of cars. Minimal clearance is no problem with the Low Profile Billet Jack from California Car Cover. Designed specifically to lift most any lowered hot rod or classic car, this handy jack measures 1.5 inches... Sun, 2 Dec 2012 06:54:47 GMT Tools and Products http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=147 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=147 -->Barry Weiss is an eccentric personality with attire and transportation to match.Barry made his fortune selling wholesale produce (really) and has used those resources to feed his collecting obsessions including his love of rare and unique automobiles,... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:33:39 GMT General http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=146 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=146 The Specialty Equipment Market Association, more commonly known to automotive enthusiasts as SEMA, is an organization that brings the manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of the performance aftermarket community together. Their annual trade-only... Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:07:01 GMT General http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=145 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=145 The Dreise Steampunk Hot Rod ~ Recently finished after a year long build, this is a 1935 Chevy modified to fit onto a custom built frame with hand built sheet metal and parts, all raw then cleared to seal the finish. The truck is powered by a Chevy... Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:21:36 GMT Automotive Art http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=144 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=144 The story of Aaron's Rat Rod goes like this:In 2007 I worked at a dealership in the local town that had a 1936 Dodge dump truck sitting in a grass lot behind a building. I'd have to trim weeds around it when the dealership got slow.I've always bought... Fri, 5 Oct 2012 01:33:20 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=143 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=143 Early 1950s Opel Blitz, forgotten in Crete, Greece.Matthias Thews of Neuhof, Germany shared with us some photos taken in Crete, Greece during the summer of 2010. He discovered this early 1950s Opel Blitz in the middle of the countryside, forgotten... Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:55:59 GMT Automotive Art http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=142 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=142 -->Michael Snow from Horneytown, North Carolina saw our Farmer's Chopper post and shared his Lil' Rat, an old school rat rod lawn mower with us.He tells us that he had an old riding lawn mower sitting around in the basement he was keeping for parts,... Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:23:59 GMT Roll Your Own http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=141 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=141 Gary tells us how his ride came about:I have always enjoyed watching the shows about fabrication - Monster Garage, Biker Build Off, American Chopper, etc. Of course knowing I could not afford to build a real Chopper, I decided to manufacture my own,... Thu, 6 Sep 2012 12:04:19 GMT Roll Your Own http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=140 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=140 Plus Sizing your wheel and tire combination was designed to enhance vehicle performance and appearance by allowing fitment of larger diameter rims and lower profile tires. The theory is that while making these changes, you keep the overall tire diameter... Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:47:09 GMT Roll Your Own http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=139 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=139 Designers Paul Wilson and Chelle Swanson-Wilson are individually creative artists who have come together to do some functional, funky, beautiful art furniture and items with the goal to repurpose as many parts, pieces and supplies as possible. Together... Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:36:58 GMT Automotive Art http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=138 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=138 n2a Motors is a California based custom auto manufacturer with a mission of reviving the art of American coach building.Melding design elements from different Chevy models, the 789 shows the world that you really can't have enough of a good thing.... Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:21:54 GMT Automotive Design and Styling http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=137 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=137 I got into a discussion some time ago about welding a rear-end on a street vehicle It became clear that the guy I was discussing this with did not fully understand how a differential works. The video below was made in the 1930's or so and is the best... Sun, 19 Aug 2012 10:18:03 GMT Under the Hood http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=136 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=136 Made for hot rod fans; this vintage video explains how to prepare for and enter a car show and also serves as an ethnographic account of the nomadic tribe of hotrodders. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:18:51 GMT Vintage & Nostalgia Racing http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=135 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=135 In this video series Jonesy's Auto Club shows you how to create a seat pattern and sew it out of vintage leather for a 1928 Ford model A . Flat stitch and french seams are demonstrated as well as other auto upholstery techniques.How to upholster a... Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:58:07 GMT Roll Your Own http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=134 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=134 Speed Week 2012 brings this issue back to the forefront...Registered as a National Landmark, the Bonneville Salt Flats is a national treasure which has gained international significance as an awe inspiring geologic phenomenon a place so flat you can... Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:42:31 GMT General http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=133 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=133 Jeff shows us how to install our Welder Series Universal Rear Step Notch Kit, as pictured below.These are the pieces required for one side (the kit includes enough plates to notch both sides of one frame). The plate on the right is the outside/top/bottom... Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:07:09 GMT Fabrication http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=131 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=131 To borrow a line from the late Hunter S. Thompson, this '60s Plymouth concept car was too weird to live, too rare to die.Designed by Virgil Exner Sr., the 1960 Plymouth XNR concept car was built on a modified Valiant chassis as an answer to the vast... Thu, 9 Aug 2012 11:15:47 GMT Automotive Design and Styling http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=130 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=130 There's a push coming out of Austin, Texas headed by Mercury Charlie and Wolf Motorsports Magazine to get Gene Winfield a show on the Discovery Channel...An open letter from Mercury Charlie: ... Thu, 9 Aug 2012 02:45:07 GMT General http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=129 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=129 The following was sent to us via our Facebook page on August 7th, 2012My Name is Steve Chopko and I live in Newark, Delaware. You guys have inspired me to hunt down an old pickup of my own that I can use to promote my business. I wanted something Rat... Wed, 8 Aug 2012 15:36:28 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=128 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=128 This is NOT a George Barris build. This is NOT an Ed Big Daddy Roth car. This is an inspired custom one-off build by Eric Goodrich from Illinois, albeit still a work in progress. This is The Iron Lung by Eric Goodrich.When we initially posted a photo... Sun, 5 Aug 2012 12:30:45 GMT Roadkillers http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=127 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=127 Doodlebug is the colloquial name for a home-made tractor made in the United States during World War II when production tractors were in short supply. The Doodlebug of the 1940s was usually based on a 1920s or 1930s era Ford automobile which was then... Sat, 4 Aug 2012 20:59:40 GMT General http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=126 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=126 We've often heard tales about Argentina and rare Ford stuff. A few years ago, there were all kinds of rumors floating around about a warehouse that was discovered housing crates of NOS Ardun heads. Before that, it was a rumored 1,000's of replacement... Sat, 4 Aug 2012 10:34:07 GMT General http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=125 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=125 24,000 - That's how many man-hours it took to turn a 1955 Chevy Nomad into the award-winning Chevy NewMad. Yes, you read that correctly - 24,000 hours and 1.3 million dollars.Hot rod designer Chris Ito was commissioned by a Phoenix couple to pen the... Sat, 4 Aug 2012 02:40:46 GMT Automotive Design and Styling http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=124 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=124 Since its invention in 1953, WD-40 has been the go-to solution for many household and garage problems. Over the years, other companies have come up with their answer to WD-40's penetrating properties such as Liquid Wrench and Kano Kroil. Others have... Thu, 2 Aug 2012 12:52:28 GMT Roll Your Own http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=123 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=123 A view of Harley Earl's legendary 1951 LeSabre dream car at the 1953 Chicago Auto Show.The photo is made more interesting because the car is seen in a rare pose with the convertible top in the up position. Body panels were made of magnesium, and a... Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:13:32 GMT Automotive Design and Styling http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=122 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=122 Sadly, much of our drag racing heritage is fading into the sunset of time due to the passing of legends like Dick Wells, Wally Parks, Pat Foster, and many others. The destruction of storied tracks where a lot of racing legends were born isn't helping... Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:31:31 GMT Vintage & Nostalgia Racing http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=121 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=121 After his Triumph Spitfire engine crashed, this resourceful gearhead purchased a used engine from a seller on eBay Motors. Wisely, he chose to photograph the entire teardown so he had a reference to remember how everything went back together. He then... Fri, 27 Jul 2012 03:36:09 GMT Under the Hood http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=120 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=120 Robert is currently showing hot rod paintings in a group showing at Mikey Teutul's Wolf Gang Gallery - The show runs from July 14th - August 31st, 2012 The show is titled: A Midsummer Nights Dream - Featuring French artist Bernard Carver, Jacqueline... Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:54:37 GMT Automotive Art http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=119 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=119 Open your mind and imagination...Checkered FlagIt was one of those days when a guy could just feel the good luck all around him from the minute he woke up from his nap. A day like that was absolutely perfect for the big race he had planned all summer.... Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:55:05 GMT Automotive Art http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=118 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=118 The story goes like this:Saturday morning Kristi and I were traveling the back country roads of Florida to visit her parents near Ocala when we happened across this row of dilapidated cars on a piece of property near Starke. Very cool 1930's and 40's... Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:47:43 GMT General http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=97 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=97 While there are literally hundreds of examples of crafty builders using vintage tools in their hot rod projects, I particularly liked this one. The straight pipes and curved wrench make for an excellent header support, and add character and conversation... Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:36:32 GMT Roll Your Own http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=96 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=96 This beautifully done flamed fan shroud was seen at the NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, KY. The shroud is done in high gauge steel and I assume plasma cut, then rolled to fit. And fit it does. The fabricator did a stellar job fitting the shroud... Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:16:18 GMT Fabrication http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=95 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=95 This piece of work came right out our own shop, Roadkill Rod Custom. This is our shop truck, a 1949 Studebaker 2R5 Pick-Up.I love the look of the Ford and Chevy firewalls when filled, nice and clean. This truck has the ugliest firewall around. As... Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:03:38 GMT Fabrication http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=94 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=94 The Beatersville Car Show in Louisville, KY dished up alot of creative work, and this tail light was one of my favorite examples. While the concept is pretty simple, it is a creative way to mount the lens, hide the wiring, and add some cool factor... Sun, 9 May 2010 16:38:32 GMT Fabrication http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=92 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=92 My late Father use to tell me that sometimes, less is more. And that is the case with this Chevy tailgate seen at the Beatersville Car Show in Louisville, KY. A plasma cutter and a steady hand was all that was required to dress this tailgate to the... Tue, 6 Apr 2010 11:27:20 GMT Fabrication http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=112 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=112 Suicide doors, arguably made best known among today's hot rodders and customizers by the Lincoln Continental four-door convertible of the 1960s, are a popular customization. Not only do they add a high level of cool factor, they actually make entering... Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:57:57 GMT Fabrication http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=91 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=91 Gas Money -- I love this. Found at the Dillehay Street Hullabaloo, this International not only uses a comical bottle opener on the tailgate, but repurposes a change slot to support the driving habits of the owner. With gas prices where they are, I... Wed, 3 Mar 2010 10:14:44 GMT Roll Your Own http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=111 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=111 There is nothing cooler than a mean looking car with frenched headlights. Frenching is the act of recessing or moulding a headlight, taillight, antenna or license plate into a car body to give a smoother look to the vehicle. The name originates from... Mon, 8 Feb 2010 20:41:03 GMT Fabrication http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=110 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=110 L H Race Cars recently completed building a shining example of the caliber of hotrods the produce that are known for top performance. The shop designed, built and tested this '57 Chevrolet Bel Air. As you can see from the picturs, it is a monster... Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:23:40 GMT General http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=88 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=88 This tribute to the late Indian Larry was seen at the Dillehay Street Hullabaloo and grabbed my attention right away as a long time Indian Larry admirer. I particularly liked the placement of the filler. The fabricator nicely used the convex shape... Tue, 2 Feb 2010 17:38:40 GMT Roll Your Own http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=109 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=109 Created by Fred Bailey, this is by far the sweetest ass implement I have ever seen. This one of a kind piece of automotive beauty is hand made in metal and sprayed in sunset orange pearl automotive paint and wrapped in black leather upholstery.The... Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:33:10 GMT Automotive Art http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=108 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=108 Self-proclaimed Lover, Fighter, Pinstriper, Shift knob painter from hell... and all around nice guy, Jason Mattox of Timebomb Kustoms reminds us of an old school pinstriper - even with just a few years in the business, Jason remains true to the old-school... Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:02:48 GMT Paint & Pin Striping http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=107 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=107 Blastolene (cool in and of itself) has recently finished Piss'd Off Pete. Designed by Randy Grubb, this newest Blastolene Peterbilt hot rod features 12v71 Detriot Deisel with two 671 superchargers, and, oh yah, is currently for sale. http://www.blastolene.com... Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:59:54 GMT General http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=105 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=105 Found in the northern suburbs of Illinois, Hot Rods by Greg in Lake Bluff produces some excellent one-off custom work, including this example in a pristine Chevrolet engine compartment. The shop is responsible for both the design and fabrication of... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:48:12 GMT Fabrication http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=104 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=104 Built by Leif Tufvesson in honor of Volvos 80th birthday, the Jacob is a retro-penned hotrod inspired by the first series-produced Volvo car, the V4 (the Swedish abbreviation for Open Car, 4 cylinders) that gained the nickname Jacob. The hand-built... Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:23:20 GMT General http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=103 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=103 Desert Racing is a big-dollar sport, and the no-expense spared trucks are assembled with some of the most impressive fabrication youre ever likely to see. They need to withstand the extreme levels of punishment associated with driving in some of the... Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:10:46 GMT Fabrication http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=102 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=102 Michael Ulmans materials come from junk yards, dumpsters and trash heaps. Remnants of the industrial age. Objects often thought of as mundane, repurposed and reincarnated as motorcycles, race cars and speed boats. Take some time and study this guys... Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:25:59 GMT Automotive Art http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=101 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=101 In another example of vintage tools used creatively in hot rodding, this rear end is exquisite in balance and makes me wish I had a matched set of old wrenches laying around - I only seem to find them in ones. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:03:04 GMT Roll Your Own http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=100 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=100 As a racer myself and longtime NASCAR fan, I can appreciate that it's long been said that one of the things you never wanted to see in your rearview mirror was the black number 3. I would have to add this to the list: a hood and bumper mounted arsenal... Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:44:32 GMT Roll Your Own http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=98 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=98 I have always been a fan of creative exhaust - but generally I looked for the creativity under the car. This example, however, really grabbed my attention - I have given thought to running exhaust through the tailgate or rear quarter panel, but not... Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:54:24 GMT Fabrication http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=12 http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/blog/template_permalink.asp?id=12 Welcome to the Roadkill blog.This blog explores and showcases the use of and vintage and salvaged car and truck parts on hot rod, street rod or rat rod project vehicles. Well also explore innovative and inventive fabrication executed by crafty hot... Fri, 1 Jan 2010 09:23:49 GMT General