Posts tagged ‘Restoration’
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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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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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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Classic cars are awesome when they’re working right. But intermittent issues can turn a weekend drive into a nightmare. This 1967 Chevy Nova II looked pristine when it arrived at our workshop, but it wasn’t cranking over. One look at the wiring revealed why this was the case. Kyle Kolke gives us a rundown in…
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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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The Sounds Of Summer Nights at Karl Kustoms has become a must-attend event for fans of hot rods, muscle cars, and custom vehicles of all types. Our latest gathering once again featured some stunning metal. Each car has a story to tell, and we picked two of our favorites to share with you here. The…
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The Sounds Of Summer Nights is a great way to spend an evening in the company of some of the best custom vehicles, hot rods, and muscle cars around. At Karl Kustoms, we love a car with a good story, and at our latest event, we chatted with many owners to get some background on…
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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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