GNRS 2013

Just a few from GNRS 2013  Im beat from the walking and driving,,,,, post some more this week

Future Kustom

 This Mercury was at Radfords shop a while back getting some work done. Bobby and the crew installed a four link set up  and notched the rear end

 The lines on this car are so sleek and the flow is perfect

Owner and Builder Steve VanMerkhoven is going all out on this car and when it's done this shoule be one of the nicest Kustom Mercury's around.

Trains

More trains spotted a few weeks back so enjoy

Radford Kustoms Project

 This is Bozo Guerrero's car . Bozo passed away this past summer and passed the car down to his son Anthony. He has decided to do some upgrades to make it a more driver friendly ride. Its a reliable car now with a strong straight 6 and a re built 3-speed that gives the ride that perfect rap on the pipes. An original 1953 150 Chevrolet found for few bucks and a trailer ride

 This is a true barn find car. Yes believe it or not this was found in a barn that had not been opened since the 70's. The car and the contents of the barn had not been seen since the owner put it away and locked up the barn. The owner was one of the original families from Santa Maria, the Diaz family. The car was purchased used for 500 dollars back in the 70's. The bill of sale and other documents were found in the car. Bozo made the deal and started on a build that would take a few years, the end result is what you see here

 Green Flaked roof with a Hot Rod Flatz green body the car has the right color combo and stance

 Nice clean straight 6 that was rebuilt and still has plenty of power

The plans for the car are a new Mustang II front end, Air Ride suspension in front and  Air Ride equipped four link rear end. Upgraded motor and transmission are also going to be installed but Anthony isn't sure if it will all be done now. Radford Kustoms will be handling the fabrication work and motor upgrades. I will be following this build and tell the whole story behind this car
Stay Tuned,,,,,,

Finally

 Ian giving out some wisdom

 My son and Ian enjoying a cold beverage

 Thanks again for allowing us to visit the shop

The car that started it all a view from the outside and inside. Ok I had some computer issues and then my hard drive crashed or sort of crashed. Luckily I had all my files and pictures backed up, anyway I will start posting again soon, If we are all around after today if not it was nice while it lasted

Garage Visit Part 2

 Immaculate garage, everything in its place

 Kool old school plaque I spotted on the wall

 I have always said, every good punk rocker grows up to be a greaser/Kustom car guy

 The Caddy Ian is working on for his wife

 The Caddy and the Panel, that Panel sits perfectly level on the ground

The Chevy, Ian was nice enough to take me and my son for a cruise around Burbank in his bad ass ride. Car rides smooth and the 350 has enough power to spare. I will post a few more pics from this visit soon,,,,,,,, stay tuned kids

Garage Visit

        This is the frame for Ians wifes Caddy

 All smooth and ready This caddy is going to be bad ass

 Caddy frame with bags in place

 Ian showing us how he built the bumper for the Caddy, amazing metal porn

I was fortunate to be able to make a Garage visit - slash- talk business on my recent trip down south. I was going to a concert and decided to ask Ian Berky if I could stop by and talk biz about him possibly chopping my car. These are just a pre view   ....... stay tuned kiddies more to come