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Karl Kustoms Sponsors Bristol Dirt Nationals

Karl Kustoms is proud to be the new title sponsor for the Bristol Dirt Nationals in Bristol, Tennessee! As a new entitlement partner of the inaugural race which took place on March 15th-20th, our status as a leading retailer of GM crate engine and Chevrolet Performance specialists will be featured in all future advertisements, promotions and…

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Here Comes The Chevy K5 Blazer-E

Have you ever seen a classic car that has gone electric? If not, check out this 1977 K5 Blazer-E. Chevrolet acquired this classic Blazer and turned it into an electric vehicle with its new eCrate package. Chevrolet unveiled this classic EV to the attendees of the virtual SEMA360 Show that took place in November 2020.…

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December Update: New And Classic Builds Plus A New LS3 Motor

Holiday lights, a new GM engine, a Jeep accessory build, and classic builds made December 2020 a memorable month at Karl Kustoms! We all can agree that 2020 was a very weird year. At Karl Kustoms, we still got to end the year with a bang. December was a great month for us. We had…

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GM’s New ZZ6 Turn-Key EFI Crate Engine

At Karl Kustoms, we’re excited to announce that we have a new GM crate engine in stock! Allow us to introduce GM’s newest ZZ6 turn-key EFI crate engine. GM designed this engine to produce a lot of power – this bad boy produces an amazing 420 HP and 408 lb-ft of torque. It also boasts:…

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Chevrolet’s New LS Long-Block Assemblies

Are you looking for a LS long block engine to drop into your vehicle? If so, you may be excited to hear that Chevrolet just came out with three new LS long block engines. A Little Bit About Long Block Engines Long block engines are not complete engines. They’re cheaper than crate engines because they’re…

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Looking Back At Our Famous 2020 Corvette C8 Reveal

If you were in the Des Moines area in September 2019, you may remember the unveiling of the revolutionary 2020 Chevy Corvette C8. Where did it happen? Chevrolet selected one of our top-selling dealerships to reveal their Corvette, Karl Chevrolet located in Ankeny, Iowa! GM Picked Karl Chevrolet To Unveil The 2020 Corvette C8 Karl…

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August Update: Karl’s Summer Nights Are Back!

Summer Nights, classic racers, and refreshed cruisers. We always have something for everyone to love here at Karl Kustoms. At long last, we were finally able to gather once more this august. With our Summer Nights back in full swing and a wealth of entertaining rides and customer stories, this August had plenty to love.…

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June 2020 Started Off The Summer Of Custom Cars

Here at Karl Kustoms, we’ve been serving our community for decades. We love helping to create the coolest custom cars around! Virtual Summer Nights is our favorite time of the month to show off all kinds of custom cars. This June had plenty to offer. From a ride-along in Carl Moyer’s Mercury to interviewing some…

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Karl Kustoms’ Inaugural Virtual Summer Nights Recap Video

The month of April saw our first ever Virtual Summer Nights. It was loaded with all kinds of fun and information. April’s Virtual Summer Nights gave us a tour of the Karl Kustoms garage, a 1000 hp Camaro ride-along, a coloring contest, and Carl sharing his personal collection of vehicles along with a sweet dance!…

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February Update: Silverado Accessory Builds, Racing Sponsorships, And More

Take a look into some of the projects and events from February 2020 at Karl Kustoms featured in this video. Between accessory builds, custom upholsteries, a racing sponsorship event, and some commercial upfit networking, we had a blast! 2020 Silverado Accessory Builds As avid off-roaders, we’re excited about the suspension lift on this custom 2020…

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