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New Docu-Series from Rat Rod Magazine ~ American Rust

September 1, 2022 Roadkill Customs
“American Rust” takes a cinematic look at the rat rod scene from the inside, following real builders and enthusiasts around the country. [More…]
Rusty Truck
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The Rusty Truck Hillbilly Hauler and Fifth Wheel Camper ~ Full Tour

July 19, 2022 Roadkill Customs
The Rusty Truck, built by the late Aza Ziegler, is 1942 Chevrolet 1 ½ ton Hillbilly Hauler and Fifth Wheel Camper. [More…]
1938 Dodge Rat Rod
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1938 Dodge Rat Rod Survived the Wild West to Roam the Streets

February 20, 2022 Roadkill Customs
This 1938 Dodge rat rod was punished at one time with 100s of bullet holes. Somehow, it survived that barrage of hot lead to drive again. [More…]
How To Make a Custom Brass Knuckle Shift Knob and Handle
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How To Make a Custom Brass Knuckle Shift Knob and Handle

July 25, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Karl Fisher shows you step-by-step how to drill, cut, carve and shape a custom brass knuckle shift knob handle from scratch. [More…]
Conor Sheffield’s 1939 Chevrolet Rat Rod
Rides & Roadkillers

1939 Chevy Rat Rod Packs a Blown LS, Holley EFI, and AC

May 13, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Conor Sheffield’s 1939 Chevrolet rat rod is completely home-built. It packs a 6-71 supercharged LS engine and rocks an AC system. [More…]
Daddy Crabs 1929 Ford Rat Rod at Cruisin the Coast
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Daddy Crab’s $5000 ’29 Ford Rat Rod at Cruisin’ the Coast

April 11, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Dennis Gage checks out a “slightly” modified rat rod that’s been budget built from a 1929 Ford truck spotted at Cruisin’ the Coast. [More…]
1929 Ford Roadster Raunchy Rat Rod
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Watch A ’29 Ford Roadster Turn Into A Raunchy Rat Rod: Full Build

March 15, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Joe and Mike explore Rat Rod lifestyle and go on a mission to find the perfect Rat Rod body for their “Raunchy Rat” build. [More…]
Bare metal painted to look like bare metal
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How To Paint a Bare Metal Effect on Any Surface

March 1, 2021 Roadkill Customs
A concise and easy-to-follow DIY that shows you how to can make any surface; Wood, Plastic, Fiberglass, etc. look like bare metal. [More…]
DIY Custom Air Breather
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How To Make a Custom Air Scoop from Scratch and Scrap

March 1, 2021 Roadkill Customs
HardCore Fab makes an air breather for Old Crow, his 1947 Ford Rat Rod project modeled after the old Cadillac style filter housings. [More…]
Steve Darnell's Vintage WelderUp School Bus
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Steve Darnell’s Vintage WelderUp School Bus

February 26, 2021 Roadkill Customs
One of Steve Darnell’s favorite builds at WelderUp is the old school bus. Steve shares everything that went into creating this unique rig. [More…]

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