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Ayala Body Shop

October 26, 2022October 27, 2022 Rik Hoving 7 Comments Al Ayala, Ayala, Ayala Body Shop, CCC-T, Dick Lugo, East Los Angles, Gil Ayala, Gil's Auto Body, Gil's Auto Body Works

AYALA BODY SHOP The Ayala Body Shop on East Olympic Ave opened in 1945. Gil Ayala would keep this shop open for around

Custom History Marcia Campbell Collection

Marcia Campbell – Not a “Bettie” Page!

May 16, 2022May 17, 2022 David/Michelle 4 Comments Barris Kustom, CCC-T, David E. Zivot, Garland's, Marcia Campbell, Michelle, Michelle M. Yiatras, Timechanic

Custom History Early Custom Cars

The Willis Horn Coupe

April 26, 2022April 27, 2022 Rik Hoving 5 Comments 1936 Ford, 36 Ford 5-window, Filled Quarter window, Horn's Used Car lot, Jamco, Jeff Boone, Los Angeles Auto Auction, Rodders Journal ad, Rounded Corners, spotlight, The Willis Horn Coupe, Willis Horn

The Willis Horn Coupe In 1941 Willis Horn from Marysville California purchased a Custom 1936 Ford Chopped Coupe from a

Custom Car Accessories Custom History

Customizing with early Cadillac Tail Fins

April 25, 2022April 26, 2022 Rik Hoving 6 Comments 48 Cadillac, Barris, Barris Kustoms, Cadillac Tail Fin, Cadillac Taillight, Harley Earl, Jamco, Rodders Journal ad

CUSTOMIZING CADILLAC TAIL FINS When the 1948 Cadillac introduced the all new Streamline rear fender Tail Fin it was quickly

Barris Kustom Shop Custom History The Personal Stories

Jesse Lopez – Lo! & Behold

March 4, 2022March 6, 2022 David/Michelle 4 Comments Ayala, CCC-T, Danny Lares, Donating CCC, Garland's, George Barris, Jack Stewart Ford Book, Jesse Lopez, Michelle, Michelle M. Yiatras, Nick Matranga

Custom History Early Custom Cars Jimmy Summers

Fadeaway fenders

February 6, 2022February 8, 2022 Rik Hoving 14 Comments Ayala, Barris Kustoms, cbflash, fade-away, Fadeaway fenders, Harry Westergard, Jimmy Summers, Les Crane

FADEAWAY FENDERS One of the more extensive ways to Custom Restyle you car is to reshape the front fenders into

Custom History Early Custom Cars Jimmy Summers

Bob Fairman 1936 Ford Coupe

December 11, 2021December 20, 2021 Rik Hoving 8 Comments '36 Ford, 1936 Ford Coupe, Alex Xydias, Bob Fairman, Don Kretzer, fade away fenders, Fadeaway fenders, Jamco, Jimmy Summers, Joe Johnson, Rodders Journal ad, Smith Car Co.

BOB FAIRMAN 1936 FORD Around 1941 Jimmy Summers and Bob Fairman create this full Custom 1936 Ford Coupe

Ayala Custom Shop Barris Kustom Shop Custom History Gaylords Marcia Campbell Collection

The first chopped 49-50 Mercury?

September 2, 2021September 13, 2021 Rik Hoving 21 Comments Alcorn, Ayala, Barris, Bettancourt, first chopped merc, Gaylords, king shirts, Mercury, Quesnel, Sledge Customs, Wally Welch

FIRST CHOPPED 49-50 MERCURY Who was the first one to chop the top of the 1949-1951 Mercury, the

Custom History Early Custom Cars Historical Custom Car Shows

1950 Sacramento Autorama

February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 Rik Hoving 3 Comments Butler Rugard, C.A. Hall Auto Tops, Capitol City Auto Club, Dick Bertolucci, Hall Tops, Harold "Baggy" Bagdasarian, Harry Westergard, Kenneth VK, Les Crane, Less Crane, Sacramento Autorama, spotlight, Thunderbolts

1950 SACRAMENTO AUTORAMA The Capitol City Auto Club, better known as the Thunderbolts organized a two day Auto Show in

Custom History Historical Custom Car Shows

1955 Thrifty Parking Lot Show

August 26, 2019August 29, 2019 Rik Hoving 2 Comments Barris Kustom, Bob Dofflow, Bob Hirohata, cbflash, Dave Bugarin, David E. Zivot, Hirohata merc, Rick Rickman, spotlight, Thrifty, Thrifty parking lot show, Wally Parks

55 THRIFTY PARKING LOT 1955 Hot Rod and Custom Car show held at the new Thrifty Drug Store on Vermont

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Custom Car Chronicle: THE BEAUTY OF CUSTOMIZING Custom Car Chronicle is a online magazine and forum, for custom car and hot rod people who are looking for inspiration, historical knowledge, and a place were their passion can be shared. CCC is created by a small, international group of custom car, hot rod, model car, art, design-, photography-, and architecture enthusiasts. Editor in chief is custom car historian- Rik Hoving. For centuries people are inspired to built beautiful cars. CCC focuses on everything that ignites that special inspiration: design, history, technology, perfect proportions, the right feeling, and amazing personal stories. PRIVACY POLICY.