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Welcome to Kustomrama - Traditonal Rod & Kustom Wikipedia
Kustomrama is a Wikipedia dedicated to traditional hot rods and kustom cars. It is an online encyclopedia covering all aspects of our kulture. Everyone is welcome to contribute and start new and interesting topics on the Kustomrama Wikipedia. Write about yourself, your company, your car, your favorite kustom or your all time automotive hero. All entries are welcome as long as they somehow relates to traditional Rods & Kustoms.
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Featured Stories
Larry Watson (1939 - 2010)
Earlier today we lost another great custom hero. After struggling with brain cancer for a while, Larry Watson left us all July 20, 2010. Inspired by Von Dutch, Larry began striping in his parents backyard at age 16. It didn't take long before he opened up his first shop Watson's House of Style in north Long Beach, California. Being the most influential custom car painter ever, Larry's legacy will live on forever amongst enthusiasts all over the world!
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Larry Ernst's 1952 Ford Convertible
In 1951, after buying a brand new 1951 Chevrolet Bel Air reverend Larry Ernst of Toledo, Ohio packed his bags and drove the car to California in order to have Barris Kustoms restyle it. Around 1953 Larry bought himself another car, a 1952 Ford Convertible. After buying the car, Larry packed his bags again, and went on another custom journey. This time the trip went to Detroit, Michigan and the Clarkaiser Custom Shop.
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1955 Chevrolet Biscayne
Even though the 1955 Chevrolet Biscayne Concept Car was officially condemned in 1958, styling treatments from the car can be found on GM cars well into the 1960s. As luck had it Harry Warholak, Sr. of Warhoops Junkyard saved the Biscayne by scattering pieces of it all over his junkyard. In 1989, custom and concept car collector Joe Bortz bought the remains of the Biscayne. Restoring the car has been a long journey, but July 24, 2010 the restored version of the car will make its debut at the Concours d’Elegance of America at Meadow Brook
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Kustomra'mag
Kustomra'mag 5
Fifth issue of Kustomra'mag is just released. Kustomra'mag 5 features 80 pages of exclusive coverage from the A-Bombers Old Style Weekend 2008.
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Kustomra'mag 4
Fourth issue of Kustomra'mag is just released. Kustomra'mag 4 features 80 pages coverage from the Jokers Car Show 2008, CKOS Lead Parkin' 2008 and Power Hot Rod Reunion 2008.
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Kustomra'mag 3 - The Viva Las Vegas Special
Kustomra'mag 3 features 80 pages of exclusive coverage from the Shifters Car Show at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 2008. This is the biggest issue of Kustomra'mag so far.
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News
07.09.2010 - Where They Raced
A new documentary on the history of auto racing in Los Angeles, and a tribute to America’s love affair with all things Auto is in the makings. With research based on a graduate dissertation turned into a book by Harold Osmer, and 15 years experience producing over 800 PBS shows for Huell Howser and KCET, a large collection of rare archival photos and footage, I really look forward to see this movie.
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06.29.2010 - Two Iconic Hot Rods Going Under the Hammer in August
August 14th, 2010 two iconic, historic and very different styled hot rods are offered for sale at the Mecum, Monterey auction. One of these two hot rods is Ed Roth's Tweedy Pie. The Tweedy Pie was originally built by Bob Johnston in the 1950s, But Ed Roth bought it in 1962 and gave it a restyling. The other one is Art and Lloyd Chrisman's 1930 Ford Bonneville Coupe. One for show, and one for go!
More info on the Tweedy Pie and the Chrisman Coupe
06.15.2010 - Soup Up Magazine 15
A brand new issue of Soup Up Magazine just hit the cyberspace. In Soup Up Magazine No.15 you can read more about Texas Nostalgia Nationals that were held May 15th, 2010 at the Yello Belly Dragstrip. You will also find some awesome vintage photos from the Devils' Boll dated 1956, Jim Nibblet's 1933 Plymouth Coupe and much more.
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Featured Events
Gambino Kustoms The Sit-Down 2010
Saturday, July 10th, 2010 Gambino Kustoms held their first annual open house extravaganza known as "The Sit-Down". The show took place at the Gambino Kustoms shop in San Jose, California. The turnout was great, and a lot of bad ass custom, hot rods and bikes found their way to this 1st annual event by [[Alex Gambino and company.
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CKOS Lead Parking 2010
Saturday, July 10th, 2010 Customs of Sweden held their annual CKOS Lead Parking in Skultuna, Sweden. As always the show attracts a lot of nicely done kustoms from all of Scandinavia. This years show was the 4th show at Skultuna Messing in Skultuna, and the 20th anniversary CKOS Lead Parkin' show for the Swedish custom organisation.
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Hangar Rockin' 2010
The 9th annual Hangar Rockin' was held July 2 -3, 2010 in St. Stephan, Switzerland. According to their flyer, the Hangar Rockin' show is the biggest car, bike and rock'n'roll meeting in Europe. I know for sure that there is bigger car shows, bike shows, and rock'n'roll shows in Europe but this one seems to be the biggest one all together, at least by judging the band line-up...
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Featured Videos
Atna Nostalgic Speed Weekend
June 25-27 the 2010 Atna Nostalgic Speed Weekend was held in the woods of Atna, Norway. During the weekend the enthusiasts that showed up for the show could compete against each other in a hillclimb, an oval track race, and on a raceway. If you missed the event, check out "Slemmboll's" video!
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