Wisconsin

From Kustomrama
Jump to: navigation, search
The Don Morris Special of Racine, Wisconsin. Built over a two year period, the build was completed in 1938.
Gene Schilling's 1949 Chevrolet Convertible of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Customized in 1952, the car was built by Gene and his two buddies Kurt Lineau and Art Hubbard.
Solon Pierce's 1935 Ford 3-Window Coupe of Deerfield, Wisconsin. Solon was a member of the Vagabonds of Deerfield car club. Part custom, part hot rod, Solon ran his coupe with motorcycle-type fenders up front.
Norman Kopp's 1932 Chevrolet Two Door Sedan of Beloit, Wisconsin. Norman, who was a member of the Road Gents of Beloit car club, bought the Chevrolet in 1957, when he was a high school sophomore.
Patrick Pierce's 1937 Ford Tudor Sedan of Deerfield, Wisconsin. Patrick was a member of the Nomads of Vagabond. The Ford was his first car, and the photo was taken in 1958. Photo courtesy of The Pierce Brothers.
An unknown custom 1940 Ford of Madison, Wisconsin.
Bill Block's 1936 Ford 3-Window Coupe of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Known as Brandy's Chariot and Golden Chariot, the car was restyled by Dave Puhl at Trend Customs in the late 1950s and the early 1960s. It was considered by many to be the finest custom rods ever built, and William made a total cash investment of $ 9000 including labor and 300 hours of work to build it.
Norman Kopp's 1932 Chevrolet Coupe of Beloit, Wisconsin. Originally owned and built by Norman's brother, the first running completion was in 1958. The build was completed in 1961. Norman was a member of the Road Gents of Beloit car club.
Augustus Eberman's 1941 Chevrolet Coupe of Geneva, Wisconsin. The build was completed circa 1961, and it is believed to be designed by Brooks Stevens.
Joe Roth's 1959 Chevrolet Impala of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Restyled by Cudahy Auto Body, the build was started in 1960 and completed in 1961.
Deaner Probst's 1933 Ford Cabriolet of Jefferson, Wisconsin. Known as "Lil' Dough," Probst dragged the car home as a project in 1957. He spent the next years working on it while showing it at various shows. In 1962 he debuted a Metalflake red iteration of the car.
The Car Craft Dream Rod was built by Bill Cushenbery for Bob Larivee of Promotions Inc. The first drawings of the car appeared in Car Craft October 1961. The build was completed late in 1963. Dennis Pallen of Milwaukee, Wisconsin owned the car in 2005.
Jim Dworschack's 1951 Nash Healey of Soldiers Grove, Wisonsin. The car supposedly spent its first 55 years in the panhandle area of Texas, and the lore that came with it was that it was used as a dirt track racer at a place called the Rattle Snake Raceway. Jim Dworschack bought the old custom in 2005.
Patrick Pierce's 1941 Ford Tudor Sedan of Deerfield, Wisconsin. The taildragging Ford was Patrick's cruiser in 2023. Photo courtesy of The Pierce Brothers.


Hot Rods of Wisconsin

Cruisin Angels' 1930 Ford Model A Pick Up
Spinners of Milwaukee's 1931 Chevrolet
Jerry Zelle's 1931 Ford Model A Roadster
Norman Kopp's 1932 Chevrolet Coupe
Norman Kopp's 1932 Chevrolet Two Door Sedan
Jim Schroeder's 1932 Ford Pick-Up
Terry Doughty's 1932 Ford
Deaner Probst's 1933 Ford Cabriolet - Lil' Dough
Dennis Crass' 1934 Ford
Ludwig Mavroff's 1934 Ford Coupe
Curt Rymkus' 1935 Ford
Solon Pierce's 1935 Ford 3-Window Coupe
Patrick Pierce's 1937 Ford Tudor Sedan


Custom Cars of Winsconsin

The Don Morris Special
The Alex Jordan, Jr.'s Special
William "Bill" Block's 1936 Ford 3-Window Coupe - Brandy's Chariot
Augustus Eberman's 1941 Chevrolet Coupe
Patrick Pierce's 1941 Ford Tudor Sedan
John Flynn's 1947 Ford
Gene Schilling's 1949 Chevrolet Convertible
Robert Zainer's 1949 Mercury Convertible
Don Janczac's 1951 Chevrolet
Ralph Ferks' 1954 Oldsmobile - The Startling Starfire
Lance Janke's 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Robert Wayne Owens' 1955 Plymouth Convertible
Bob Dzemske's 1956 Lincoln Capri
Dan Marver's 1957 Buick
Jake Braun's 1958 Ford
Joe Roth's 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Raymond Besasie's X-2


Sport Customs of Wisconsin

Jim Dworschack's 1951 Nash Healey


Show Cars of Wisconsin

The Car Craft Dream Rod


Custom Body Shops of Wisconsin

Cudahy Auto Body


Hot Rod and Custom Car Clubs of Wisconsin

Nomads of Deerfield
Road Gents of Beloit
Vagabonds of Deerfield


People of Wisconsin

Alan Morrison
Alex Jordan, Jr.
Augustus Eberman
Bill Block
Bill Hebal
Bob Dzemske
Deaner Probst
Don Morris
Gene Schilling
Jim Dworschack
Joe Roth
Norman Kopp
Patrick Pierce
Ralph Ferks
Raymond Besasie
Robert Wayne Owens
Robert Zainer
Solon Pierce




 

Did you enjoy this article?

Kustomrama is an encyclopedia dedicated to preserve, share and protect traditional hot rod and custom car history from all over the world.




Can you help us make this article better?

Please get in touch with us at mail@kustomrama.com if you have additional information or photos to share about Wisconsin.


This article was made possible by:

SunTec Auto Glass - Auto Glass Services on Vintage and Classic Cars
Finding a replacement windshield, back or side glass can be a difficult task when restoring your vintage or custom classic car. It doesn't have to be though now with auto glass specialist companies like www.suntecautoglass.com. They can source OEM or OEM-equivalent glass for older makes/models; which will ensure a proper fit every time. Check them out for more details!

Do you want to see your company here? Click here for more info about how you can advertise your business on Kustomrama.


Personal tools
Help us
facebook