Classic Royalty: The 1978 Ford King Cobra

In 1978, Ford took on the Pontiac Trans Am by introducing the Mustang II King Cobra complete with a deep air dam and a striking cobra emblazoned on the hood – Trans Am style. This Mustang was equipped with a V8 and was offered with an optional Fashion Accessory Package that included Southwest-style Fresno cloth…

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Sounds Of Summer Nights Favorites: A Wantable Wagon

The Sounds Of Summer Nights at Karl Kustoms features some of the coolest cars around. Whether you like modern high-performance cars, classic cruisers, or something in between, you’ll find it at one of our shows. Each car has a story to tell, and this sweet 1966 Chevy Caprice Wagon is no different. The 1966 Chevrolet…

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Should You Add A Lopey Cam To Your Build?

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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Beyea Custom Headers From Karl Kustoms

Looking for more performance out of your sealed 602/604 track engine? Whether you’re running on asphalt or dirt in a Modified or Late Model, Beyea has a custom header to fit your needs. For over 15 years, top teams and engine builders have counted on Beyea headers and exhaust products to help put them in the…

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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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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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1970 GSX

Karl Kustoms Restores A 1970 GSX

At Karl Kustoms, we adore the 1970 Buick GSX. It’s a rare car you don’t see very often. We always jump at the opportunity to restore one. In the winter of 2020/2021, we started restoring a 1970 GSX brought in by a customer of ours named Tracey Lambert. We thoroughly enjoyed this project and the…

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5 Reasons To Lift A Jeep Wrangler

Have you ever thought about lifting your Jeep Wrangler? If you ask us, it’s a great idea. There are several good reasons to lift your Jeep Wrangler: 1. Lifting Your Jeep Gives It A Rugged Look Jeep Wranglers are as rugged as they come. Yet, lifting one will make it look even more rugged. It’ll…

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