At Karl Kustoms, we restore all kinds of cars. Our work is so good that our paint shop stays very busy. Classic cars are among our favorite types of cars to restore. This 1967 Chevy Chevelle Super Sport, for example, was a lot of fun to work on. The car’s owner, Carl Kapfer from Grimes,…
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At Karl Kustoms, we love classic Chevy pickup trucks. We also love working with truck owners who are as passionate as we are about restoring classic trucks to their former glory. When David Warner of Altoona, IA brought his 1972 K20 pickup to our shop, we were thrilled. It was a well built truck, and…
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In today’s day and age, we don’t see many classic trucks anymore. So when a customer brought his 1953 Ford F-100 into our shop, we were elated. We could never pass up an opportunity to work on a classic truck like this one. The customer asked us to improve his ’53 F-100 with a few…
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We hit the ground running this January with a focus on engine swaps! In our shop, we welcomed a 1966 C10 and a 1937 Chevy for a new custom shop project among other things. What a way to start the New Year! Check out this 350/265 small block which is a great base engine for…
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At Karl Kustoms, we have a sweet spot for late-model performance trucks. There’s something about revamping a trusted friend that gets our motors running. We do a lot of engine swaps here, but this one was a little different. Our customer brought in a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado LS (like these) with about 150,000 miles on…
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Few cars can capture the attention of automotive enthusiasts so easily as the iconic black and gold 1977 Trans Am from Pontiac. Ask any red-blooded American male over 40 what his dream car is and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a car more desired than the Pontiac Firebird. More specifically, the 1977 black and gold…
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When you have a stunning classic car like a 1955 Bel Air, it can be hard to trust anyone to come near it, let alone work on it. Sometimes you have to search high and low for a shop that’s worthy enough to work on your prized possession. Sometimes you may need to bring your…
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Thunderbirds, Firebirds, and Cobras, oh my! This September at Karl Kustoms was packed full of exciting classic automobiles. This September was a busy one for the Karl Kustoms crew. We celebrated our final Karl Kustoms Summer Nights of the year and helped to spice up numerous classic rides. Final Summer Nights At Karl Kustoms Summer…
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The F-100 has long been an important fixture of traditional Americana and a symbol of the well-built, stylish, and unique past. The F-100 is one of the most iconic trucks ever produced. And long after their final production run, they have carried on as a collector favorite. That’s why we want to tell you about…
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Carl isn’t the only auto enthusiast in the area. His cruising sessions never fail to uncover the most unique owners and vehicles around. Over the summer, Carl spent a lot of time cruising. In that time he made several stops to check out some of the finest local automobiles and hear the stories from the…
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