Author: John Boyd
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Custom VW Karmann Ghia
With everything going on in the world right now, I’ve actually had some time to catch up on a couple customs that I’ve been wanting to do. Be sure to check out my Kentucky Hot Wheels Customs for more detailed photos of the builds. We hope that everybody is staying safe, following the guidelines and…
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2020 Jeep Gladiator Cold Air Intake
I’m a true believer in the benefits of installing a cold air intake. Better performance, a more throaty sound and better fuel economy. I’d researched many different cold air intakes available for our 2020 Jeep Gladiator and finally decided to go with the Holley Intech cold air intake. Installation was pretty straight forward, it has…
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Custom Matchbox Jeep Gladiator
I wanted to take this really nice Matchbox Jeep Gladiator and turn it into a retired military pickup. It was a good opportunity to try some new techniques using toilet paper as a fabric. I’m pretty pleased with the results, decided to keep the display on this one pretty simple.
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Jeep Gladiator Tow Hook Paint and Upgrades
We decided to give the Gladiator accents by painting the front and rear tow hooks. Similar to the red that comes on the Rubicon edition, I went with a little darker color. We also installed 1.5″ wheels spacers to give the wheels a little offset. I got a great deal on these at Amazon.com by…
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Custom 1964 Dodge Van
Picked this out of a grab bin at a local flea market. The body and and paint were in excellent condition, so I thought about just throwing some new wheels on it and calling it finished, but that would be too easy. Instead, I decided to make it look like it’s been sitting outside in…