Posts tagged ‘Custom Build’
Taylor Kuehl, a rising star in the modified dirt track racing scene, is making waves with her impressive car build and strong finishes. Kuehl is breaking barriers with both her driving skills and her hands-on involvement in her car’s modifications. Recently, she showcased her talents at the prestigious IMCA Super Nationals, an event known for…
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Have you got a Jeep, Land Cruiser, Land Rover, Scout, or Bronco? Then the Iowa All Breeds Jeep Show and 4×4 event is the place to be. In fact, any 4×4 is welcome to this fun off-roading experience. The 15th running of the event took place this September 28-29 at Oak Ridge Moto Cross in…
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The 1947 Cadillac Series 62 was the last of the second-generation passenger cars that brought us two new models: the Coupe Deville and the Eldorado. It was a complementary series to the entry-level 61 Series and became larger and more stylish as the series progressed. By 1947, the cars were available in a 2-door coupe,…
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What do you do when a car you’ve dreamed of owning for over 15 years shows up on the auction block at Mecum? You bid to win. That’s what Brandon Corrigan of Johnston, Iowa did as soon as his son pointed out a 1969 Dodge Charger up for auction in Texas. Anyone with a television…
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A 1956 Chevy Bel Air Wagon is an awesome American classic. Its timeless design just seems to get better with age. Our client loves his and asked us to design a custom interior for his pristine example. As Zach Watertor one of our talented upholsterers at Karl Kustoms put it: “We went a little overboard.”…
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1976 was a year of change. There was a new president; the country celebrated its bicentennial; and the 1976 Chevy van had new powertrain options. After replacing the 307 with a 350 V8 in the half-ton vans in 1974, GM expanded the powertrain options to include the following for 1976: This unibody van was offered…
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Karl Kustoms is proud to announce the availability of StopTech brake pads. These performance racing brake pads have been designed by Gorsuch Performance, a known expert in braking, cooling, driveline, and fuel systems. “We here at Karl Kustoms are very excited to have these brake pad kits in stock.” – Shaun Simmons, Circle Track Parts…
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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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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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If you’re looking for a bit more menace from your LS engine, you should consider a “lopey” cam like the Elgin Sloppy Stage 2 LS Camshaft. Not only will it give you a bit more power, but it balances street usability with a custom high-horsepower choppy idle sound! Our team here at Karls is well-versed…
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