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Turnin' Rust's Classic Vehicle Collection
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Shop Tour of Turnin Rust’s Classic Vehicle Collection

May 1, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Join in with Lance Bush as he takes you on a shop tour through the classic vehicle collection he’s accumulated over the years. [More…]
1955 International COE Hauler Chassis Swap Build
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1955 International COE Hauler Chassis Swap Build

January 15, 2020 Roadkill Customs
1955 International Cab Over was dropped onto a 425 Cadillac FWD chassis. The sleeper was chopped, narrowed and shortened to fit the cab. [More…]
Popeyes Rod Shop 1941 Ford COE Custom Hauler
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1941 Ford COE Custom Hauler Build

December 16, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Popeye’s Rod Shop out of Southern Louisiana spent over a year and a half off-and-on building this spectacular 1941 Ford COE custom hauler. [More…]
1948 Chevrolet COE Big Block Hauler Build
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1948 Chevrolet COE Big Block Hauler Build

September 25, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Hand Built Cars ~ This New Zealand built 1948 Chevrolet COE 454 Big Block Hauler was crafted by Wilpro Custom Auto & Engineering. [More…]
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Rat Rod Ideas: Rat Rod COE Trucks

February 27, 2019 Roadkill Customs
From Mountain Smoke Garage ~ Rat Rod Ideas: Rat Rod COE Trucks. [More…]
1953 Chevrolet COE Custom Chop Top Truck Build
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1953 Chevrolet COE Custom Chop Top Truck Build

January 9, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This (well narrated) video series documents the build of a 1953 Chevrolet COE (Cab Over Engine) Truck over the course of six years. [More…]
Junk Yard Rescue - 1958 Ford Cabover Truck
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Junk Yard Rescue – 1958 Ford Cabover Truck

January 9, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This 1958 Ford COE Truck is another sweet junkyard rescue project from the crew at Lourenco Customs. [More…]
1954 Chevrolet 5700 COE Duramax Diesel Hauler Build
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1954 Chevrolet 5700 COE Duramax Diesel Hauler Build

December 17, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This 4×4 Toy Hauler sports a custom bed, Custom 4-Link rear suspension, Big Rig Air Suspension, Push Button 6-speed, Custom Turbo System. [More…]
1955 Chevrolet 5400 COE Ex-Fire Truck
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1955 Chevrolet 5400 COE Ex-Fire Truck

December 10, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Cobblestone Customs built this 1955 Chevrolet 5400 COE Ex-Fire Truck for the SEMA 2018 “Battle of the Builders”. [More…]
1940 Willys Cabover Custom
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1940 Willys Cabover Custom COE Chassis Swap and Build

January 14, 2015 Roadkill Customs
This is a very well photo-documented build that combines a ’40 Willys Sedan, a ’92 Dodge 1 ton truck, and a whole lot of metalwork… [More…]

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