Posts tagged ‘Restoration’

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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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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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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The Karl Kustoms Classic Car Experience

When it comes to classic cars, you know that there’s nobody better than Karl Kustoms. We recently had the opportunity to work with Jorge Trevino, a self-proclaimed ‘picky car guy.’ After caring for so many of his cars over the years, Jorge has a passion for the details. When Jorge was looking for the next…

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Classic Bel Air Meets LS3 Connect And Cruise

There’s nothing better than a classic hot rod with a modern powertrain and increased horsepower. This 1956 Bel-Air Sport Sedan project has a unique look and reliable power. Dustin Wilson gives us the rundown on ‘Bela’ and takes us for a ride. As we get started, he jumps right into the heart of the Bel-Air.…

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1971 GTO Project

The road to finishing a project car is always paved with good intentions. Mark Oberkircher found this out after purchasing a 1971 Pontiac GTO way back in 1993. Mark paid only $700 for the GTO. It was only a body in primer. It didn’t even come with an engine or transmission. He saw it as…

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Benefits Of Replacing Your Older Ford Or GM Distributor

If you have an older Ford or GM vehicle, it likely has a distributor. You may want to consider replacing it soon. Even if your distributor works fine, replacing it with a newer one brings many benefits. What Is A Distributor? A distributor delivers electricity from the ignition coil to the spark plugs at exactly…

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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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