Great builders, but you hear very little about them...

[fleetus macmullitz]

Interested in the great builders out there that for one reason or the other get little if no publicity.

[JamesJ]

What kind of cars? Hot Rods, Custom, Sleds, Street Rods, there are so many types you need to narrow it down, unless its just for chit chat

[fleetus macmullitz]

Yes, there are obviously a lot of styles, but its more about capabilities. I think people here are interested on who else is out there is doing some real trick car building, besides who we normally hear and read of.

Shops that have the talent and resources, whether they seek to or not, of producing vehicles capable of winning major awards such as the AMBR, Ridler, SROTY, SMOTY, etc.

[tones2SS]

I know everyone mentions their products, but I would have to say DSE.
They also build cars as well as kick ass suspensions. Just check out John Stavola's '69 Camaro they just finished & Dale Jr.'s cars. WOW!!!:bow: :cheers:

[fleetus macmullitz]

I know everyone mentions their products, but I would have to say DSE.
They also build cars as well as kick ass suspensions. Just check out John Stavola's '69 Camaro they just finished & Dale Jr.'s cars. WOW!!!:bow: :cheers:

Great shop obviously IMO they're too well known as a builder for this thread, especially after Dale Jr's '72 Camaro.

I was thinking more like a J.F. Launier. Not sure how well known he was known in the industry before the '08 Detroit Autorama when they made the Great 8.

https://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/ridlerelite8/vehicles/461

[FlameBroiled]

J.F. Launier is definately someone to keep an eye on, a young guy from a small town building some cool stuff.
While paying for it out of his own pocket.

And he is a damn good guy too.

[fleetus macmullitz]

J.F. Launier is definately someone to keep an eye on, a young guy from a small town building some cool stuff.
While paying for it out of his own pocket.

And he is a damn good guy too.

Good info...thanks.

(Looks like a cool '56 Shivy in your avatar. :thumbsup:)

[FlameBroiled]

(Looks like a cool '56 Shivy in your avatar. )


Thanks, I am painting it right now.
http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/vehicles/1323

[tones2SS]

How 'bout JOHNSON's HOT ROD SHOP?
I never heard of them before until I saw their beautiful '69 Camaro posted in this thread.:bow: :cheers:

[rocketman]

Johnson's is getting alot of attention. and has always got some attention. Bob's Cuda, now a Ridler winner.

Kenny Davis is one i think doesn't get enough attention.

[customcam]

Alan Johnsons is well known guys, i love there style
and i also like Pinkees they have some major car builds under there belt!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Alan Johnsons is well known guys, i love there style
and i also like Pinkees they have some major car builds under there belt!

Pinkees. :thumbsup:

Worth a tour...http://www.pinkeesrodshop.com/

I had never heard of these guys till seeing 'Lomad'

http://www.hotrodconstruction.com/gallery/lomad

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/3678/picture3096.jpg (http://img195.imageshack.us/i/picture3096.jpg/)
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/652/picture3015.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/i/picture3015.jpg/)
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/4667/picture1931.jpg (http://img187.imageshack.us/i/picture1931.jpg/)

[RECOVERY ROOM]

We have worked on alot of cars from shops that are not known outside of there regions,Some of these guys can build with the best.Money and the right customer just has not walked thru there doors.The biggest factor IMO is for a shop to be able to work on different style of cars,Street Rods,Street Machines,Custom and be good at all those styles.There is a post about not knowing who Johnson's Rod Shop was,They were punching out some of the best Street Rods around before the PT style was going strong.There are alot of good builders out there that are capable with any style of car put in front of them,Those are the one's that are waiting for that right customer.Then you will here about them.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Some of these guys can build with the best.Money and the right customer just has not walked thru there doors.The biggest factor IMO is for a shop to be able to work on different style of cars,Street Rods,Street Machines,Custom and be good at all those styles.There are alot of good builders out there that are capable with any style of car put in front of them,Those are the one's that are waiting for that right customer.Then you will here about them.

Excellent points...thanks Tracy.

Would you say it usually takes just one well funded 'right' customer (one that lets a talented shop 'do their thing') initially to launch the builder into a sustained growth period?

[RECOVERY ROOM]

It will get them noticed,They will need to back it up with another good one tho.The bad thing in the car world is everybody wants to see the next big project coming out.By the time the next years show start, Last years great cars are forgotten about(most of them).There is some great builders that only put out a car every three to five years,Most people will forget there names.

[Musclerodz]

Steve Cook was not on the map until Bruce Ricks 55 was SMOY runner up to Terzich and his 56 in 2003.

[Big-Head]

I've been on this forum reading and looking at everyone's projects for awhile now. I thought to myself why not throw something a little different in here. I can say that Im absolutely impressed with people's talent on this board. One that stands out in my mind is the '58 Corvette from the Roadster Shop (I think its a '58:_paranoid ). The reason I decided to not start a new thread is because Im one thats unknown and felt that this is a great thread to come in on.

This build is out of the "norm" for me, but I cant and wont turn down a good paying customer. Its a 1989 Toyota Supra. He will be autocrossing this thing. It will be a very nice Pro Touring car. I'll have more pictures coming in the near future of other builds currently in my shop. I hope you guys like it.

[fleetus macmullitz]

I've been on this forum reading and looking at everyone's projects for awhile now. I thought to myself why not throw something a little different in here. I can say that Im absolutely impressed with people's talent on this board. One that stands out in my mind is the '58 Corvette from the Roadster Shop (I think its a '58:_paranoid ). The reason I decided to not start a new thread is because Im one thats unknown and felt that this is a great thread to come in on.

This build is out of the "norm" for me, but I cant and wont turn down a good paying customer. Its a 1989 Toyota Supra. He will be autocrossing this thing. It will be a very nice Pro Touring car. I'll have more pictures coming in the near future of other builds currently in my shop. I hope you guys like it.

Glad you posted ...welcome. :thumbsup:

The Roadster Shop Vette is a '62...but I'm a big '58 fan and obviously a '58-'60 would also look great in that style. IMO they're a great example of what Tracy was saying; what having the "right customer" will do for a shop.

[CptKlutz]

I have to mention CPR Streetmachines in San Diego. 2 owners + some hired hands so not the high capacity shop that can do you car in 3 months.
What they have going for them is:

HONEST! A deal is a deal is a deal
Great fabrication skills and ingenuity.
Some of the best welding work I've seen stateside.
Turbo specialists.
Next door to prof paint shop, engine builder and chassis dyno shop.

[nvr2fst]

Well I woudnt have ever heard of these guys until I became a member here
Ironworks
Kenny Davis
Bruning
Autokraft
Comp spec
Bent fab
Precision (division of Air ride),

Bruce Harvey- ProComp Custom- He did my 34 for me when he was local in WI. Now hes out of Pittsburgh. Known for his painting hes done some pretty trick rods over the years. He had his 1930 "Ratical Rod" at Columbus.

For restoration I would have to say MCR (Muscle Car Restoration) also local to me but they have put out some of the finest 100 point cars Ive seen.

New Guys I met at Columbus:
Kindig It Design
R.P.M.

[tones2SS]

There is a post about not knowing who Johnson's Rod Shop was,They were punching out some of the best Street Rods around before the PT style was going strong.There are alot of good builders out there that are capable with any style of car put in front of them,Those are the one's that are waiting for that right customer.Then you will here about them.

Yeah, that was me. I'll be totally honest, I've never heard of them up until someone starting posting their cars on line here. They do great work it seems.:cheers:

[ironworks]

I think if you go to any car show, different venue, or internet site your only going to hear about certain builders. There are some awesome builders many that run outside the pro-touring circles many have never heard of. But are famous in their circles

Dave Lane - Fast lane Rod shop ( Most amazing one man band, booked up for like 8 years )
Steve Moal - Moal coach builders ( huge shop in Oakland ) www.moal.com
Steve Davis Metal works- Huntington Beach
Dan Fink Metal works- Huntington Beach
GMT - Huntington Beach until he moved back to New Zealand
Tom Hanna - went to his shop on our way to Columbus, only works on his personal cars. Amazing work
Neil Lea - Rods and Restos in Centre AL
Jesse Greening - Alabama also
Steve Frisbe - Steves Auto Restorations. Portland Or ( Huge shop ) www.stevesautorestorations.com
Roy Pigford - He built a crazy nova a few years ago.
Roy Brizio - San francisco ( Huge shop ) www.roybriziostreetrods.com
Bobby Alloway - Tennesse

Some of these guys listed are probably unknown on here, but a guy Like Brizo finished like 2 dozen cars per year that all cost more then most every car on this site.


There are alot of guys out there that do amazing work but may only be known in the circle of what they do, Drag racer, Traditional hot rods, Pro-touring, Original Restorations, etc. Some guys like my Buddy Neil Lea don't have a website and only gets on the internet once in a while does some truly amazing work, He has some projects going and has finished some cars that you have seen but you probably have just forgotten about like Tracy said. Bob Alloway was interviewed on the HUB garage and he tells people who are interested in checking out his work to look him up at the shows and that guys is busy as can be because I don't think anybody can paint a car black like him and his guys.

[bentfab]

We have worked on alot of cars from shops that are not known outside of there regions,Some of these guys can build with the best.Money and the right customer just has not walked thru there doors.The biggest factor IMO is for a shop to be able to work on different style of cars,Street Rods,Street Machines,Custom and be good at all those styles.There is a post about not knowing who Johnson's Rod Shop was,They were punching out some of the best Street Rods around before the PT style was going strong.There are alot of good builders out there that are capable with any style of car put in front of them,Those are the one's that are waiting for that right customer.Then you will here about them.


Tracey,
You nailed it write on the head. I have a great customer write now (the Cuda) But I still have'nt had a chance to let my mind go wild on something without worrying about the budget. The Cuda is high end but there are a lot of points the customer likes witch does'nt realy reflect my style or look. Don't get me wrong there are a few things on the car that I said my way or no way. But I still need that golden ticket. Besides I realy want to send a car to you.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Steve Cook was not on the map until Bruce Ricks 55 was SMOY runner up to Terzich and his 56 in 2003.

I didn't know that.

I checked Ricks' '55 out...sweet.

http://www.stevecookcreations.com/bruce.htm

[ironworks]

Randy Clark - Hot Rods and custom stuff
Dan Webb - Michigan ( I think he works for FORD ) amazing
Dale Bosch - Awesome cars, Tracy has done work on his cars

[fleetus macmullitz]

Thanks for the info Rodger.

Obviously the more excellent builders we learn of here, the better it is for those looking to hire a shop.

Plus, now members local to these previously unknown builders can drop by and see the artistry.

Good stuff. :thumbsup:

[Musclerodz]

I didn't know that.

I checked Ricks' '55 out...sweet.

http://www.stevecookcreations.com/bruce.htmI heard it cost over $300k to build, sold at Barrett around $210K a few years back

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Randy Clark - Hot Rods and custom stuff
Dan Webb - Michigan ( I think he works for FORD ) amazing
Dale Bosch - Awesome cars, Tracy has done work on his cars

Good list Rog,...Dale is a total builder.There shop can work on anything.He won SROY in 2007 with the Black 38 chevy.Dan Webb has been doing cars for Ford for a long time,Very amazing fab skills.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

I think if you go to any car show, different venue, or internet site your only going to hear about certain builders. There are some awesome builders many that run outside the pro-touring circles many have never heard of. But are famous in their circles

Dave Lane - Fast lane Rod shop ( Most amazing one man band, booked up for like 8 years )
Steve Moal - Moal coach builders ( huge shop in Oakland ) www.moal.com
Steve Davis Metal works- Huntington Beach
Dan Fink Metal works- Huntington Beach
GMT - Huntington Beach until he moved back to New Zealand
Tom Hanna - went to his shop on our way to Columbus, only works on his personal cars. Amazing work
Neil Lea - Rods and Restos in Centre AL
Jesse Greening - Alabama also
Steve Frisbe - Steves Auto Restorations. Portland Or ( Huge shop ) www.stevesautorestorations.com
Roy Pigford - He built a crazy nova a few years ago.
Roy Brizio - San francisco ( Huge shop ) www.roybriziostreetrods.com
Bobby Alloway - Tennesse

Some of these guys listed are probably unknown on here, but a guy Like Brizo finished like 2 dozen cars per year that all cost more then most every car on this site.


There are alot of guys out there that do amazing work but may only be known in the circle of what they do, Drag racer, Traditional hot rods, Pro-touring, Original Restorations, etc. Some guys like my Buddy Neil Lea don't have a website and only gets on the internet once in a while does some truly amazing work, He has some projects going and has finished some cars that you have seen but you probably have just forgotten about like Tracy said. Bob Alloway was interviewed on the HUB garage and he tells people who are interested in checking out his work to look him up at the shows and that guys is busy as can be because I don't think anybody can paint a car black like him and his guys.
A lot of mad skills on that list,Some of those guys been around a long time.

[Musclerodz]

Brad Starks built this wagon I saw at Columbus. One of the sickest cars at the show.

http://www.musclerodz.com/gallery/albums/userpics/IMG_0142.JPG

[RECOVERY ROOM]

i did the interior in it,And he will be heard of in time.He did all the body fab and paint work on car.Very nice ride.Brad is a nice guy to work with also.Alot of people did not know it started out as a four door and two foot taller!

[fleetus macmullitz]

i did the interior in it,And he will be heard of in time.He did all the body fab and paint work on car.Very nice ride.Brad is a nice guy to work with also.Alot of people did not know it started out as a four door and two foot taller!

Hope to see more pics of it, including the interior.:thumbsup:

Nice '56 also from him.

https://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/bsfabricator/vehicles/5441

[ironworks]

I met Brad at Columbus, Nice Car and Nice guy. Some great talent there for sure.

[Silver69Camaro]

Tim Divers comes to mind, although he's fairly well known now due to the Ferrambo. Wicked Fabrication and Hot Rod Fab are a couple others.

Art Morrison is another one, especially since he's just a guy out of his own garage. Not many people can do that...

[pacificustoms]

I figure I'll jump in as I consider myself one of these "unkown" builders. I have built a couple pretty cool cover vehicles of different styles (truck and hot rod). I'm young, starting the shop at 19 and being 25 now. My names Robbie Azevedo and the shop is Pacific Coast Customs. Were located in the northern bay area (napa Valley) of California. We have a couple cool projects boiling right now, it does take a while as I am a one man team with 5 projects right now (I'd think of hiring if I could find the right guy)! One upcoming is a '66 GTO I've posted some photos of before but haven't updated in a while and a '71 Chevy pickup in a couple years. Here's some shots of our stuff:

GTO chassis. Car is being blocked right now at the paint shop. The owner wanted to work of the stock chassis with bolt on suspension as his Mom is the second owner of the car and he wants it to look mostly stock on the outside.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/IMG_1274.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/IMG_1288.jpg
Here's the work under the hood. I did all of the machine work, aluminum work and sheetmetal fab in house.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/web17.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/web16.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/PCC_GTO_darkbluefinal.jpg

[pacificustoms]

Here's a couple more things. First off my truck, who knows when it'll get worked on again:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/IMG_0953-2.jpg
A customers car we did pretty much all of the work on. The first project I had to let go un-finished:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/rancherosmall.jpg
My AMBR competing Roadster. I won best engine in the AMBR class with it.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/woodysmall20.jpg
A little shop overview:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/shopsmalloverview.jpg

Thats about it. For more photos you can look up our website. Thanks!

[ironworks]

So Lets see some pics of the that sick looking tube frame. Come on, quit holding out on us.

Rodger

[96z28ss]

I'd like to say Bruning Auto Design is one of those builders that is just starting out that isn't really known outside these message boards.

Since they started the company last year and being new they don't have a finished car that they can take to promote the biz. Once they do get some cars done I think they will be well known.

Tim worked at Steve's Auto Restoration for approx 10 years. He worked on some very popular high exposure builds while working there.

3 members of this board have had cars there being worked on. All of us can say that the quality of work is great.

http://www.bruningautodesign.com/

[pacificustoms]

So Lets see some pics of the that sick looking tube frame. Come on, quit holding out on us.

Rodger

That project has a ton of work into it already, I'd love to show more photos...but I can't.

[tones2SS]

WOW!! Some nice work there Pacific Coast Customs!:cheers:

[fleetus macmullitz]

I'd like to say Bruning Auto Design is one of those builders that is just starting out that isn't really known outside these message boards.

Tim worked at Steve's Auto Restoration for approx 10 years. He worked on some very popular high exposure builds while working there.

Nice to read the good report and some background info to go along with that awesome Challenger build I've seen pics of.

[fleetus macmullitz]

That project has a ton of work into it already, I'd love to show more photos...but I can't.

Nice backlog of work you've got.

Has it been tough to not pull the trigger on a hire?

[pacificustoms]

Nice backlog of work you've got.

Has it been tough to not pull the trigger on a hire?

I've hired just nothing has worked out. The problem is here that I take in projects that I'm really going to enjoy and do them at a very reasonable rate and when you factor in the cost of living around the area (one of the highest I've seen in California) its hard to pay good wages while covering overhead and make a few bucks to factor in the headaches. I also like working with people who are devoted to the work and like to hang around and learn while not working, I haven't been able to find that. I'm always trying to learn new things and improve on things I already know, I'd like someone similar. A lot of people don't like working for a 25 year old so that makes it difficult as well.

So I am open to hire if anyone thinks they have what it takes or is willing to give it a try.

[pacificustoms]

I forgot all about this one. This is the first vehicle I built. Did everything on it myself with the exception of paint and upholstery.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/8030b382.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/2eb9f5c2.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/11e5ebe0.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/CCTstudioS6.jpg

[bentfab]

I've hired just nothing has worked out. The problem is here that I take in projects that I'm really going to enjoy and do them at a very reasonable rate and when you factor in the cost of living around the area (one of the highest I've seen in California) its hard to pay good wages while covering overhead and make a few bucks to factor in the headaches. I also like working with people who are devoted to the work and like to hang around and learn while not working, I haven't been able to find that. I'm always trying to learn new things and improve on things I already know, I'd like someone similar. A lot of people don't like working for a 25 year old so that makes it difficult as well.

So I am open to hire if anyone thinks they have what it takes or is willing to give it a try.

Robbie,

Your a spitten image of what I went through and still am going through. After 5 employees and 6 years later I finally found a good one. He does get paid very well and has medical. You need someone with morals ,work ,ethic and love for what we do. Finding him or here is like winning the lottery. The level of work at your age will only make you work harder and better and when you least expect it your dream worker will show up. I know it's a pain in the ass. We build high end product and all seed and done we don't even have two nickels to rub together. Finding the write worker is half the stress. Finding a customer with deep pockets to just make a decent living is the other half. But any how good luck and maybe will meet some day.

[pacificustoms]

Robbie,

Your a spitten image of what I went through and still am going through. After 5 employees and 6 years later I finally found a good one. He does get paid very well and has medical. You need someone with morals ,work ,ethic and love for what we do. Finding him or here is like winning the lottery. The level of work at your age will only make you work harder and better and when you least expect it your dream worker will show up. I know it's a pain in the ass. We build high end product and all seed and done we don't even have two nickels to rub together. Finding the write worker is half the stress. Finding a customer with deep pockets to just make a decent living is the other half. But any how good luck and maybe will meet some day.

I guess that's "Life" right? Great words and you do great work! I've been following the Cuda build, very impressive work! I'm not too concerned of the employee. It would be nice to get more done but I like doing everything myself because then I know exactly how its done and that it's done right.

[ironworks]

That project has a ton of work into it already, I'd love to show more photos...but I can't.


Well that sucks.....:D

At least it looks cool, in that little ass picture you posted.

[pacificustoms]

Well that sucks.....:D

At least it looks cool, in that little ass picture you posted.

Thanks. It's not much compared to the stuff you're building but I'm trying. If you buzz me your email address I may be able to let a couple sneak out.

[bentfab]

I guess that's "Life" right? Great words and you do great work! I've been following the Cuda build, very impressive work! I'm not too concerned of the employee. It would be nice to get more done but I like doing everything myself because then I know exactly how its done and that it's done right.

Trust me I feel the same way. That's the battle in this bizz. Either do it yourself and build one or two a year or deal with the headache of two many employees (if you find the right ones). Thanks for the props on the Cuda.

[fesler]

Robbie is a top notch guy we have met a few times and his work is outstanding. Watch out for him as you will see some bitchen vehicles from him

I figure I'll jump in as I consider myself one of these "unkown" builders. I have built a couple pretty cool cover vehicles of different styles (truck and hot rod). I'm young, starting the shop at 19 and being 25 now. My names Robbie Azevedo and the shop is Pacific Coast Customs. Were located in the northern bay area (napa Valley) of California. We have a couple cool projects boiling right now, it does take a while as I am a one man team with 5 projects right now (I'd think of hiring if I could find the right guy)! One upcoming is a '66 GTO I've posted some photos of before but haven't updated in a while and a '71 Chevy pickup in a couple years. Here's some shots of our stuff:

GTO chassis. Car is being blocked right now at the paint shop. The owner wanted to work of the stock chassis with bolt on suspension as his Mom is the second owner of the car and he wants it to look mostly stock on the outside.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/IMG_1274.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/IMG_1288.jpg
Here's the work under the hood. I did all of the machine work, aluminum work and sheetmetal fab in house.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/web17.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/web16.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/PCC_GTO_darkbluefinal.jpg

[pacificustoms]

Robbie is a top notch guy we have met a few times and his work is outstanding. Watch out for him as you will see some bitchen vehicles from him

Thank you! That means a lot! You guys have some awesome products your coming out with. Those hinges on the GTO worked perfectly! I'll have to find some projects to use more of your products!

[bucks69]

[QUOTE=pacificustoms;225476]Here's a couple more things. First off my truck, who knows when it'll get worked on again:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/pacificustoms/IMG_0953-2.jpg


I really like this one, it looks great!

[RECOVERY ROOM]

So do I,....Saw it in one of the trucks mags this month.

[Al Moreno]

George Poteet has single handily put a lot of new guns on the map.

If I were a builder looking for a dream customer, I would submit a proposal to him.

Just an idea.

[F100Fastback]

I would like to consider my dad and I one of those under the radar shops. But we would love to have the chance to build more high end cars and trucks, but just don't get the chance in our area (southern Indiana). Anyway here is a shot of the car we have been taking around this summer to some of the good-guys events. Tried for SMOY but didn't make top 5. Take a look at our website classicrestorations-online.com (www.classicrestorations-online.com) and let us know what you think. Thanks

http://www.classicrestorations-online.com/70FordFastback/190.JPG

Sorry about the picture only one I have available at the time.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Saw it at the host Hotel,Nice car

[bentfab]

George Poteet has single handily put a lot of new guns on the map.

If I were a builder looking for a dream customer, I would submit a proposal to him.

Just an idea.

My odds are the same with the lottery. I do have a bad a$$ concept though. I can say no one has really done one either. It's not pro-touring unfortiantly (sorry) but is right up Georges alley. I can say I've come close to him. I did the fuel and brake system in his white and red charger that Pure Vision built a few years back.

[fleetus macmullitz]

[quote=Al Moreno;225566]George Poteet has single handily put a lot of new guns on the map./quote]

For example, say he wants to have something built, if all things are equal between builders A, B and C; does he go out of his way to to put builder 'C' on the map if he is an unknown?

[V8TV]

Great thread, people. If we had the cash, it would be great to do a road trip to all the shops and shoot some interviews and video features! It's cool to see new stuff!

[fesler]

Glad they worked out and if you can send me some pics on the car, I did not get to see them.

Thank you! That means a lot! You guys have some awesome products your coming out with. Those hinges on the GTO worked perfectly! I'll have to find some projects to use more of your products!

[fleetus macmullitz]

So I am open to hire if anyone thinks they have what it takes or is willing to give it a try.

Have you tried posting a help wanted ad here and on the PT forum? They seem to get a good response. Obviously there are a lot of forums where you could advertise for free.

[pacificustoms]

Have you tried posting a help wanted ad here and on the PT forum? They seem to get a good response. Obviously there are a lot of forums where you could advertise for free.

Not yet. I may try that. Thank you for the suggestion.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Not yet. I may try that. Thank you for the suggestion.

You're welcome and congrats on on the Best Engine award. :thumbsup:

[JayR]

My friend Jared Hancock www.j-rodandcustom.com is one of the super talented up-and-coming young guys in the industry and already has this cover car under his belt which he finished at 24! Every mod on this body is sheetmetal so if you know the car, you know all the things he's done.

Fender vents, taillight panel to accommodate one-off taillights, hand made front valance, custom grille, hood extractors, and a killer sheetmetal console, not to mention all the paint work and just finishing a really nice car at 24.
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh175/RushforthWheels/SharpeCamaro.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh175/RushforthWheels/Sharperear.jpg
He also just picked up an Art Morrison Builder's Choice Award at the Puyallup Good Guys show last weekend with a bitchin' 52 Chevy hardtop he just finished for a client.

[JamesJ]

That car looks good, I am not a fan of much custom stuff on camaros or custom paint themes but that is nice and has taste!

[pacificustoms]

That camaro is sweet! Do you know who made the taillights? Also, anymore photos of it?

[cmraman]

Interested in the great builders out there that for one reason or the other get little if no publicity.

How about D&Z Customs? Randy is a member here. Has one really cool Chevelle that has had a lot of press and another about to be finished and there is a build thread here.

[Modmach1]

Well im from Norway so i may or may not be the right guy for the thread question, but imo Tim Strange of Strange Motion dont get all the ink etc that i mean he diserve.
He was 2002 Good Guys Trendsetter of the year, but imo there hasn't been much talk of this talented guy.

I had a short talk with him at SEMA 06 with his Falcon, super nice guy

[rjsjea]

Tim Bruning's (Bruning Auto Design) metal skills are on par with any of the top flight builders.....

Just a matter of time until a "no-budget sorta customer" walks in and lets Tim do his thing. My .02cents

[Kendall Burleson]

Well im from Norway so i may or may not be the right guy for the thread question, but imo Tim Strange of Strange Motion dont get all the ink etc that i mean he diserve.
He was 2002 Good Guys Trendsetter of the year, but imo there hasn't been much talk of this talented guy.

I had a short talk with him at SEMA 06 with his Falcon, super nice guy

Tim can do a killer build also he has the touch and the eye!:willy:

[JayR]

That car looks good, I am not a fan of much custom stuff on camaros or custom paint themes but that is nice and has taste!

As the designer of the car, Thank You! I drew it all and Jared built it exactly like it was on paper. A local machinist friend of Jared's made the taillights which obviously require a scratch built taillight panel.

[OLDFLM]

Okay, I am a little partial to this builder because of all he's done and is doing for me with my build... but Chad Fletcher is also a young up and coming builder who has several features under his belt in the sport truck world and is now putting his personal touch on other vehicles! :lateral:

Check out his website: www.fletcherscustoms.com

V/R,
Ty