Despite Depression-era production, the Chevy Confederate helped Chevrolet stay ahead of cross-town rival Ford and remain #1. The Chevy Confederate is one of the sleekest and classiest sedans to ever roll out of Detroit as you can see in the video above. Produced as somewhat of a bargain Cadillac, the Chevy Confederate with its inline-six…
Read MoreThe Oldsmobile 442 was the perfect response to GM-sibling and rival Pontiac who found success with their GTO LeMans. We had a blast with this Oldsmobile 442. It’s always nice to work with some good old-fashioned American muscle. Take a look at the video above to see and hear this beauty. We think you’ll agree…
Read MoreThe Chevy II Nova SS is one of the most iconic automobiles ever produced by Chevrolet. The Nova may be gone, but it’s not forgotten. Take a look at the video, and you’ll see just how cool this Chevy II Nova SS restoration is. From its pristine exterior to its vibrant red upholstery, the vehicle…
Read MoreThe Ford Deluxe stands out today as one of the premiere hot rods of the 20th century. Its classic looks are still stylish even 80 years later. The Ford Deluxe is one of the most beloved cars in America. In addition to its status as a popular hot toddler, Hollywood can’t get enough of it.…
Read MoreThe engine dyno is used in a variety of ways. From breaking in a new crate motor to diagnostics, dynos are an invaluable tool. Ever wondered what exactly an engine dyno does? They’re used for far more than just tracking horsepower and torque curves. Our machine shop manager Kelly Tapper recently granted an inside look…
Read MoreTake a look into some of the projects and events from February 2020 at Karl Kustoms featured in this video. Between accessory builds, custom upholsteries, a racing sponsorship event, and some commercial upfit networking, we had a blast! 2020 Silverado Accessory Builds As avid off-roaders, we’re excited about the suspension lift on this custom 2020…
Read MoreHere at Karl Kustoms, almost all of our customers work hard and play hard so our modifications reflect that lifestyle. This upgraded Chevy Silverado is a perfect example of that—we sent this truck home with a whole new rugged look and the build to muscle through the job-site and the open road. Rough Country 5”…
Read MoreThe month of April saw our first ever Virtual Summer Nights. It was loaded with all kinds of fun and information. April’s Virtual Summer Nights gave us a tour of the Karl Kustoms garage, a 1000 hp Camaro ride-along, a coloring contest, and Carl sharing his personal collection of vehicles along with a sweet dance!…
Read MoreVirtual Summer Nights of May was packed with our favorite hot rods, Dale Jr. stories, and tuning tech. Virtual Summer Nights is the perfect way to get your stay-at-home fix of hot rods. If you haven’t already, make sure to catch our monthly Virtual Summer Nights for all kinds of great Karl Kustoms content. (Here’s…
Read MoreHere at Karl Kustoms, we’ve been serving our community for decades. We love helping to create the coolest custom cars around! Virtual Summer Nights is our favorite time of the month to show off all kinds of custom cars. This June had plenty to offer. From a ride-along in Carl Moyer’s Mercury to interviewing some…
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