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Big D's a guy who knows what he likes. So when he brought us his latest
acquisition and made his wish list... it was a long one.
1st on the list was a bit of rust repair and a "Hollywood Job" with door logos. Next...
update trans. to 700R4, fab a 4 link rear with air-ride, add an IFS front
with air-ride, install power rack an pinion, A.C., etc., etc., etc.
This truck came out great.

This was a "business coupe" to start with. We added a healthy chop with a
bit of shaving- IFS front and a 350/350 combo upgrade. Next is paint.
More news on this one later.

When this truck arrived it looked like a rockabilly circus truck.
After photos coming soon.

Bill wanted to change up the look of his bike a bit, so he brought
it over for a "Hollywood" job with a logo. The logo is actually
modeled after his dad's used car lot from the 60's.


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Jason's first bus... a bondo-filled, G.E.X. powered stoner van.

"I bought the bus from a guy in Tujunga. I had to learn to drive
stick taking the bus home. With lots of help from my good buddy,
Dave, we tore the thing apart, 'painted' it, and lowered it the
'old school' way... pulling leafs. "

Back in the day you could buy 23 windows CHEAP and actually drive them home.

"I had just sold a car and had a few bucks in
my pocket. That weekend I went up to the Solvang Show
(when it was cool) to see what may be for sale. While I was up
there I picked up the local car ads paper. Next thing I know -
WHAMO! - Driving a cool 23 window home. It needed a smidge
of work, a good cleaning, a bit of welding thanks to crazy Vick,
and a drop job. Man I miss that bus."

Eric Meyer is crazy.

"This idea developed over a few years time
between Eric, Randy, and Blue. It was sacrilege then. So I got pulled
into the mayhem to help build it. I think it's in FL now. Good times."

Steve's Deluxe

"Steve brought his just purchased, totally stock bus to us
for a clean drop with no cuts. This bus came out nice and
rode like a champ." Complete drop with E.K. mags and tires.
Sorry about the crappy photos.

Barry is a pretty well known Hollywood bad ass.
He also likes the rare and stylish.

"This beautiful piece of art was found in a storage yard, traded hands a
few times then Barry sent it to us for a fresh drivetrain. I'm 99% certain
that this Airstream bus is the only one known to exist. Based on the info
I got, it was built by a man named Ray Dell on a '57 bus chassis and a
very short '55 Airstream trailer. Lots of rivets. Amazing work. It now hides
in a large private collection... somewhere. What a blast to drive."

Blake and his family are good people and pretty nutso about VWs.
This is Blake's screemin' fast drag car he built on a budget.
We handled the new/old door logos and a bit of paint work.

This here mo-chine had been sitting for an estimated 30 years.
After a thorough resurrection job and a stance adjustment,
this fine piece of American pride is on the road again.
Big thanks to "Tucker Boy" for the find.

Greg at Vintage Warehouse did the slam-o-matic treatment, we took care of
raising the steering box and some misc. welding.

Danny brought us this sweet 23 window for a stance revival including
a fresh narrowed beam, frame rail notches, and a raised steering box.
A few other misc., a CSP disc brake kit, and some new trim. Nice bus.

A healthy drop with a 5" narrowed front beam, CB spindles, notched
spring plates, and new EK mags. Solid car.

Here's one of Greg's coachbuilt machines. When Greg wanted a "factory look"
notch in his frame rails for tie rod clearance we said "no problem".

This has been Aaron's project for some time now. Finding time between
working 13 hour days and spending time with his kids hasn't been easy, but he has,
and it's paid off.

This little number started as a baja project in someone's back yard waiting
to be rescued. It now features: 6" narrowed front end with dropped spindles,
modified pan head, flat bottom pans, 2" trans lift, tubs front and back, etc., etc., etc.
This is a budget throw-together with attention to drive-ability.

With no "paint job" in mind, Aaron opted for one of our "Hollywood" jobs.
This one is a little unique, we think. Aaron is a happy camper.

Here's a play on words...
Full drop and a "Hollywood" job with Speedmaster wheels from Moon.

Nik installed a "cut + turned" beam in this bad boy back in the 80's
We fixed that with a tidy 4 1/2 narrowed beam with adjusters and
dropped spindles. No more kidney belt for Nik.

So it was no surprise to me when Big M from K n K in Holland called
and told me about his next project, a Rometsch Coupe. He wanted
us to take care of a few things before it was shipped to Europe to
debut at Euro Bug In. The final work was done at the show for
entertainment. Excellent. Here's what was done: kicked up pan
head, sectioned apron, 7" narrowed beam, dropped spindles, new
pan 1/2's. I think it looks mad, don't you?

One of the nicest busses I've ever seen - soooo sweet. On the list of mods:
a healthy drop with 4 1/2" beam, shortened center pin, dropped spindles,
raised steering box, mild c notches, CSP disc brakes, rancho trans.,
z plates, and a mother stomper motor courtesy of Pat @ CB Performance...
and lastly...rear seat belt anchors for the kiddy seats....very nice indeed.

Matt, from Dice Magazine fame, hit me up for a period style
dune buggy "full on 60's, man". We hunted down a survivor trapped in a
garage and gave it a healthy resurrection. New wiring, brakes, engine...
and of course, white tuck and roll. Paint work was handled by Rudie
at Left Coast Lines. A fresh coat of flake + pearl brought the old gelcoat
out just right. Look for the beaut in the next issue of Type Magazine.

When your buddy (tattooist) decides to go German, you stoke him out.
So Pinky got a scratch-built "6-er" beam, custom rear plates,
and a fresh attitude. Sweet sedan, I'd say.