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Month: October 2017

Resurgence Rat Rod
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Resurrected Rust Garage’s Resurgence Rat Rod

October 26, 2017 Roadkill Customs
Gary Fisher and crew at Resurrected Rust Garage transform disparate parts into the Resurgence Rat Rod, Winner of the 2015 Rat Rod Build-Off. [More…]
Chevrolet Reborn as Rat Rod
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820 HP Chevrolet Rat Rod Pickup Truck

October 23, 2017 Roadkill Customs
In the 40s, this once innocent Chevrolet pickup left a dealership’s lot to begin a life of hard work and faithful service. Now, look at it. [More…]
Chevrolet El Camino
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Chevy El Camino ~ Everything You Need To Know

October 20, 2017 Roadkill Customs
Taking cues from the Ford Ranchero, Chevrolet rolled out the El Camino in 1964 and became one of the most unique American cars of all time. [More…]
How To Tint Your Windows
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Tinting Windows ~ DIY Tips and Secrets

October 15, 2017 Roadkill Customs
Window tinting is a relatively difficult endeavor, but with patience and proper coaching, you can achieve your desired results. [More…]
IronTrap Garage's Model T Project Dubbed "Ford Free-T"
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Build Watch ~ IronTrap Garage’s Model T Project Dubbed “Ford Free-T”

October 15, 2017 Roadkill Customs
Another mans trash, is IronTrap Garage’s treasure! They’re going to try to keep this Ford Model T build as close to “Free” as possible. [More…]
Aaron Anderson’s True Home Grown Rat Rod
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Aaron Anderson’s True Home Grown Rat Rod

October 12, 2017 Roadkill Customs
This truck was self-built with some help from neighbors, friends, and family. All the parts — every piece, came from Wabash County, Indiana. [More…]
Rebel Custom Rods and Motorcycles Shop Truck
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Rebel Custom Rods and Motorcycles Shop Truck

October 9, 2017 Roadkill Customs
Mike “Destroyer Mike” Roy of Rebel Custom Rods & Motorcycles shows his incredibly detailed rat rod, the result of a winter project. [More…]
1976 Camaro Bumblebee Engine Swap
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Bumblebee Inspired 1976 Camaro Gets Engine Swap

October 8, 2017 Roadkill Customs
A Bumblebee-inspired 1976 Chevrolet Camaro gets an afternoon engine swap so a Mother could drive her late son’s car… [More…]

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