At Karl Kustoms, we offer parts, service, and accessories for your favorite brands, but we’re also die-hard gearheads who love to check out other people’s rides. That’s why we’re featuring this series of videos on some of the hottest cars we saw during last year’s Sounds of Summer Nights. 1959 Cadillac The 1959 Cadillac was…
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Whether it’s classic iron or a late model machine, Karl Kustoms offers parts and accessories for your favorite ride. But did you know we also have a full machine shop and do restorations? As die-hard gearheads, we love to get our hands dirty on everything from engine builds to frame-off restorations. We’ve got a professional…
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Karl Customs is all about the love of cars. But a stunning classic, especially a well restored one, is always close to our hearts. That’s why we pulled out all the stops when it came to this 1954 Chevy Bel Air. It got the full Karl Customs treatment which took two years to get right.…
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If you have a classic custom, hot rod, or purpose-built race car, the starter motor can sometimes become a bit of an afterthought. Thankfully with modern designs and technology, mini starters and “high torque” starters have become a great way to provide starting power while saving a bit of weight. Read on to learn the reasons…
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If you’ve swapped engines in different vehicles, you know that electrical and wiring can often be a holdup. If you’re planning a LS1 swap, check out our different wiring harness options that include everything you’ll need to alleviate as many headaches as possible. While the LS1 is a standard in many engine swap applications, the…
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If you’re building or restoring a car, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is on the engine and drivetrain components. There are lots of options – rebuilding the old engine, finding an engine in a salvage yard, or buying a crate motor. You may have thought of going with an LS motor, for example,…
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At Karl Kustoms, we serve all makes and models with your favorite brands of parts and accessories. But we’re also die-hard gearheads and love to get our hands dirty. Below are videos on just a few of the many projects we’ve enjoyed doing. We hope you enjoy them and that they inspire your next dream…
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Rebuilding or replacing your transmission? If so you’ll want to upgrade your shift linkage. Most people overlook this part, especially when it is part of the steering column, but a new shift linkage will improve the feel of your shifter and is a nice compliment to your new transmission. Our shift linkage kits make it…
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The GM LS or “Gen III small-block” engine has become the stuff of legends. Regardless of the make and model of the car, the most common question that arises in the car enthusiast community is “will it LS-swap?”. Why The LS engine Is So Popular The are many reasons why the LS engine has become…
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Karl Kustoms is not only the place to go for LS motors, we sell engine dress-up kits and components too! One of the easiest ways to customize your motor is with a set of custom valve covers. We carry a wide selection, including these popular styles from Holley and Chevrolet Performance. All valve covers are…
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