Blog Posts About Modifications

The Upholstery Shop At Karl Kustoms

Karl Kustoms is nationally recognized for the work we do on everything from Concours quality classic restorations to modern high-performance muscle and everything in between. We do a lot more than just sell crate engines, tires, and high-performance parts. Our Kustom Shop can do it all, from dyno testing engines to custom paint work. One area that…

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Kustom Builds: 1954 Chevy Bel Air

Karl Customs is all about the love of cars. But a stunning classic, especially a well restored one, is always close to our hearts. That’s why we pulled out all the stops when it came to this 1954 Chevy Bel Air. It got the full Karl Customs treatment which took two years to get right.…

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Three Great Reasons To Add A Mini Starter To Your Build

If you have a classic custom, hot rod, or purpose-built race car, the starter motor can sometimes become a bit of an afterthought. Thankfully with modern designs and technology, mini starters and “high torque” starters have become a great way to provide starting power while saving a bit of weight. Read on to learn the reasons…

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Get Into Gear With Shift Linkages From Karl Kustoms

Rebuilding or replacing your transmission? If so you’ll want to upgrade your shift linkage. Most people overlook this part, especially when it is part of the steering column, but a new shift linkage will improve the feel of your shifter and is a nice compliment to your new transmission. Our shift linkage kits make it…

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LS Swap? Plug And Play With A Standalone Wiring Harness

The GM LS or “Gen III small-block” engine has become the stuff of legends. Regardless of the make and model of the car, the most common question that arises in the car enthusiast community is “will it LS-swap?”. Why The LS engine Is So Popular The are many reasons why the LS engine has become…

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Popular Custom Valve Covers For LS Motors

Karl Kustoms is not only the place to go for LS motors, we sell engine dress-up kits and components too! One of the easiest ways to customize your motor is with a set of custom valve covers. We carry a wide selection, including these popular styles from Holley and Chevrolet Performance. All valve covers are…

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Some Of Karl Kustoms’ Favorite Builds

Here at Karl Kustoms, we’re always excited to see new cool classics rolling through our shop. Our customers know we can handle anything from parts replacement to full restorations. We think these five fantastic rides represent everything we’re able to do here in our shop. Join us as we show off a few recent restorations to…

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A Lifted Silverado From Karl Kustoms

When it comes to your truck, you know there’s nobody better than Karl Kustoms. This time on our Chevy Truck Stories, we cover our excellent client, Gary, and his 2018 Chevrolet Silverado High Country. This video starts with a few moments of Gary with his Silverado and highlighting some of the fantastic custom work we…

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Customize Your Truck At Karl Kustoms

At Karl Kustoms, you know we can do it all, from fab work to full restorations on your classics. This time around, we will highlight a 2019 Silverado recently purchased by a faithful client here at our shop. Mike’s Truck For this customer, a truck was a first-time purchase. He initially was interested in a…

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What You Need To Know About LS Engine Swaps

We all know project cars can quickly snowball into much more than originally planned or budgeted. Everybody loves a classic restoration or restomod, but sometimes it’s fun to upgrade a daily driver too. There are plenty of mods available to provide everyday driving enjoyment without breaking the bank. For a great example, look no further…

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