Builds and Examples
Bad Chad Marries a 1949 Mercury and 1936 Ford into a Custom Built COE
Bad Chad combines a four-door ’36 Ford and ’49 Mercury into a fully custom cabover truck in his rural shop using his shoot from the hip style. [More…]
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DIY Projects
Making a DIY Louver Press and Louvering a Hood with Bad Chad
Hot rod style louvers were needed in hood sides for a build — as you’d expect, Bad Chad creates a DIY Louver Press in a true hot rodder way. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Buyer Beware ~ Bad Chad on What He Looks at When Buying an Old Car
Bad Chad Hiltz explains in detail what he looks for specifically when evaluating an old vehicle for purchase. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Bad Chad’s Junkyard of Future Dream Cars
Bad Chad Hiltz shows us his personal junkyard of future dream cars which serves as his go-to resource for sheet metal and parts. [More…]
How To & DIY
Bodywork, Primer, Pinholes, Guide-Coats, and Sanding with Bad Chad
Bad Chad Hiltz explains and demonstrates the basics of bodywork, primer, pinholes, guide-coats, and sanding. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To French Taillights with Bad Chad
Bad Chad explains and demonstrates how to french taillights… [More…]
Technical Info
Bad Chad on Rear-End Fabrication and Welding Frame Components
Bad Chad shares insights and explains rear-end fabrication and how to ensure proper welding of frame components. [More…]