Blog Posts About Restorations

What Causes A Wiring Harness To Fail?

Wiring harnesses are critical components in modern vehicles, serving as the nervous system that connects various electrical components and systems. While these harnesses are designed to be durable, they can still go bad or fail over time. Why Wiring Harnesses Go Bad There are several reasons why wiring harnesses in vehicles can deteriorate and fail –…

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Kustom Builds: 1969 Lincoln Continental

Thanks to its handsome lines and those distinctive rear suicide doors, the fourth-generation Lincoln Continental has long been a desirable classic. This particular 1969 Continental belongs to a very good customer of Karl Kustoms, and needed a comprehensive refresh to restore it to its former glory: Having refurbished four of this customer’s cars already, the…

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What Causes Oil Pan Damage?

Your oil pan is located underneath the engine. This exposes it to all sorts of potential damage. It’s crucial to keep the oil pan in good condition; otherwise, the engine oil could leak out. Which would be disastrous for your engine. In this blog we cover some common causes of oil pan damage.  Common Causes…

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Kustom Builds: 1964 Ford Thunderbolt

Even though our owner, Carl Moyer, is known as a Chevy guy, he used to race a 1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt. Set up for drag racing with a 427 cubic inch V8 motor, just 100 of these cars were ever built. That’s why when he found another one, we decided to make a series of…

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Kustom Builds: 1971 Datsun 240z

Karl Kustoms loves hot rods and aftermarket performance parts that customize your ride. We don’t just sell parts; we also restore and upgrade cars in our dedicated workshop. Our more recent restorations included a body-off refurb of the classic Datsun 240Z sports car. We documented the build in a three-part video series, covering the work…

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Kustom Builds: 1970 Chevy Chevelle

The 1970 Chevy Chevelle is a legendary classic muscle car. It offers a great combination of timeless good looks and old-school performance. Best of all, it’s a blank canvas for whatever type of car you want to build. You can restore it to its original showroom condition, go full restomod, or build something in between. The…

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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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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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