Owner: Teddy Grubb | Location: Chicago, IL The hot rod world isn’t just about chrome and polished paint; it’s about the grit, the late nights, and the vision to see a masterpiece where others see a relic. This 1936 Chevrolet 5-Window Coupe is a testament to that soul-deep dedication—a bridge between the raw “gangster” aesthetic […]
Owner: Johnny Clark | Location: Knoxville, TN From the Church Parking Lot to the Drag Strip. Every car has a soul, but some spend decades sleeping, waiting for the right moment to truly wake up. For this 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix, life began as a gentle southern belle. Purchased brand new in Huntsville, Alabama, she
Owner: Teddy Grubb | Location: Chicago, IL The Era: The 1990s The Machine: 1967 Chevy Camaro In the custom car world, there are two ways to get a trophy. You can pay a shop to build you a winner, or you can bleed for it. In 1990s Chicago, Teddy Grubb chose the hard way. This
Owner: Marc Potter | Location: Rattle Snake Hollow, TN The Canvas: Chevy S10 Extended Cab The Project: “DIMEBAG” Every legendary build happens twice. It happens the first time when you drag the truck onto the trailer, straps flapping in the wind, knowing you just bought a massive headache and a massive opportunity. But it happens
Owner: Robert Cheever | Location: Mascot, TN The Canvas: 1983 Chevy C10 Short Bed They say you don’t buy a Square Body; you adopt a family member. You don’t just buy the metal; you buy the history, the dents, the rust, and the potential. We all know that feeling. You stare at a truck that
Owner: Kyle Waterbury | Location: Maynardville, TN In the world of restoration, we often talk about torque specs, paint codes, and panel gaps. But rarely do we talk about why we are building the car in the first place. Sometimes, it’s for speed. Sometimes, it’s for show. And sometimes, it’s because the car is the
