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1947 Ford Coupe That Was Street Rodded In the 1970s
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Digging Out A 1947 Ford Coupe That Was Street Rodded In the 1970s

September 26, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Two brothers street rodded this 1947 Ford Coupe back in the 70s with a 302 SBF, automatic transmission, and a 1955-57 Chevy rear end. [More…]
The Hirohata Merc ~ 1951 Mercury Sports Coupe built by George Barris Kustoms
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“The Hirohata Merc” ~ 1951 Mercury Sports Coupe Built by Barris Kustoms

August 18, 2020 Roadkill Customs
The 1951 Mercury Sports Coupe built by Barris Kustoms aka “The Hirohata Merc” is the embodiment of the custom car craze that became popular in post-WWII America! [More…]
1930 Ford Model A Coupe Hot Rod
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1930 Ford Model A Coupe Hot Rod

August 13, 2020 Roadkill Customs
This coupe has been chopped 4¼”, channeled 4″, sports 2nd Gen Corvette IRS, a Borg-Warner Super T-10 4-speed transmission, custom home-garage paint, pleated interior, and hand-built wheels… [More…]
1931 Ford Coupe with Blown Mercury Flathead on a 1932 Pinched Frame
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1931 Ford Coupe with a Blown Mercury Flathead on a ’32 Pinched Frame

July 28, 2020 Roadkill Customs
The short shows progress over the course of the build: 5 inch top chop, an engine rebuild, a handily fabricated blower snout and pulleys. [More…]
One-Owner 1937 Willys Coupe Parked Since 1968 Gets Full Restoration
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One-Owner 1937 Willys Coupe Parked Since 1968 Gets Full Restoration

January 12, 2020 Roadkill Customs
This 1937 Willys coupe received a stock restoration after sitting since the 1960s and still retains its original engine & transmission. [More…]
1939 Mercury Coupe
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Saving a 1939 Mercury Coupe from the Rust Lagoon

August 20, 2019 Roadkill Customs
A few months back Iron trap garage extracted three cars from a local junkyard’s private stash, and in that video, Matt mentioned he purchased 5 vehicles… Well, after an attempt earlier in the summer when [More…]
1949 Hudson Coupe
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1949 Hudson Coupe ~ An ICON Derelict

August 18, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Come along for a ride with Jonathan Ward in the newest ICON Derelict build, a 1949 Hudson Coupe. This is a fun one. [More…]
1932 Ford Coupe
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1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod Build

June 4, 2019 Roadkill Customs
via RestoMod ~ 1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod built by the Roadster Shop in Mundelein, Illinois. [More…]
1933 Ford 3-Window Coupe
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1933 Ford Three Window Coupe Build

June 1, 2019 Roadkill Customs
1933 Ford Three Window Coupe by the Roadster Shop ~ Full build photo compilation. [More…]
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
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1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SE ~ The Blau Coupe

May 31, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This is the ultimate cruiser, a leather-swaddled land yacht that is equal parts engineering triumph and sensory indulgence. [More…]
Surprise Inheritance 1939 Mercury Coupe Found
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1939 Mercury Coupe Found ~ Surprise Inheritance

February 12, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Matt from Iron Trap Garage received a call from a good friend about tagging along to look at and help pull out a 1939 Mercury Coupe. [More…]
Hollywood Hot Rods 1932 Ford The Dewar Coupe
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1932 Ford “The Dewar Coupe” ~ Hollywood Hot Rods

January 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
“The Dewar Coupe” is a 1932 Ford 3 window coupe parked in the early 60’s in Pasadena, California and was last registered in 1961. [More…]
1940 Chevrolet Restyled by Gambino Kustoms
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1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Coupe Hot Rod Build

January 5, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This handsome 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Coupe was restyled by Alex Gambino at Gambino Kustoms for John Ricabona. [More…]
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How To Make a Metal Roof Insert for a Ford Model A Coupe

December 23, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Matt from IronTrap Garage goes over the correct steps needed to build a Metal Roof Insert for your own Ford Model A Coupe. [More…]
Estate Auction Adventure ~ 1932 Ford Coupe Barn Find
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Estate Auction Adventure ~ 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe Barn Find

October 12, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Matt heads to Carlisle, PA for an estate auction with an original 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe and early Harley Davidsons. [More…]

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