Posts tagged ‘Custom Build’

Kustom Builds: 1964 Ford Thunderbolt

Even though our owner, Carl Moyer, is known as a Chevy guy, he used to race a 1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt. Set up for drag racing with a 427 cubic inch V8 motor, just 100 of these cars were ever built. That’s why when he found another one, we decided to make a series of…

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Kustom Builds: 1971 Datsun 240z

Karl Kustoms loves hot rods and aftermarket performance parts that customize your ride. We don’t just sell parts; we also restore and upgrade cars in our dedicated workshop. Our more recent restorations included a body-off refurb of the classic Datsun 240Z sports car. We documented the build in a three-part video series, covering the work…

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Should You Add A Lopey Cam To Your Build?

If you’re looking for a bit more menace from your LS engine, you should consider a “lopey” cam like the Elgin Sloppy Stage 2 LS Camshaft. Not only will it give you a bit more power, but it balances street usability with a custom high-horsepower choppy idle sound!  Our team here at Karls is well-versed…

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Featured Classics At Karl Kustoms

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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Performance And Kustom Build Shorts

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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Kustom Builds: 1954 Chevy Bel Air

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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Videos To Satisfy Your Inner Gearhead

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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5 Great Reasons To Lift A Silverado

There are many different ways to upgrade your Chevy Silverado. Lifting it is among the best upgrades. This is true with most trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps, like we discussed in this blog post. Read on to find out why. 1. Lifting Your Silverado With A Quality Kit Will Drastically Improve Its Appearance When you lift…

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This Custom Silverado Is A Mean Machine

At Karl Kustoms we specialize in Chevy and GM performance. If you’ve got a project, we can help just like we did with this custom Silverado. In a new video, the Karl Kustoms YouTube Channel shows off a big and mean 2020 Chevy Silverado Z71 custom job recently done for a client. We love working…

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July Karl Kustoms Update: It’s A Chevy Carnival

This July was all Chevy all the time. There were plenty of fun projects keep every GM fan happy here at Karl Kustoms. July was filled with many adventures, but our highlights were all Chevy-centric. From a depression-era Chevy street rod to the just-released C8 Corvette, July had a lot to offer. 1932 Chevy –…

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