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Originally Posted by RECOVERY ROOM (Post 225348)

There is a post about not knowing who Johnson's Rod Shop was,They were punching out some of the best Street Rods around before the PT style was going strong.There are alot of good builders out there that are capable with any style of car put in front of them,Those are the one's that are waiting for that right customer.Then you will here about them.

Yeah, that was me. I'll be totally honest, I've never heard of them up until someone starting posting their cars on line here. They do great work it seems.:cheers:

I think if you go to any car show, different venue, or internet site your only going to hear about certain builders. There are some awesome builders many that run outside the pro-touring circles many have never heard of. But are famous in their circles

Dave Lane - Fast lane Rod shop ( Most amazing one man band, booked up for like 8 years )
Steve Moal - Moal coach builders ( huge shop in Oakland ) www.moal.com
Steve Davis Metal works- Huntington Beach
Dan Fink Metal works- Huntington Beach
GMT - Huntington Beach until he moved back to New Zealand
Tom Hanna - went to his shop on our way to Columbus, only works on his personal cars. Amazing work
Neil Lea - Rods and Restos in Centre AL
Jesse Greening - Alabama also
Steve Frisbe - Steves Auto Restorations. Portland Or ( Huge shop ) www.stevesautorestorations.com
Roy Pigford - He built a crazy nova a few years ago.
Roy Brizio - San francisco ( Huge shop ) www.roybriziostreetrods.com
Bobby Alloway - Tennesse

Some of these guys listed are probably unknown on here, but a guy Like Brizo finished like 2 dozen cars per year that all cost more then most every car on this site.

There are alot of guys out there that do amazing work but may only be known in the circle of what they do, Drag racer, Traditional hot rods, Pro-touring, Original Restorations, etc. Some guys like my Buddy Neil Lea don't have a website and only gets on the internet once in a while does some truly amazing work, He has some projects going and has finished some cars that you have seen but you probably have just forgotten about like Tracy said. Bob Alloway was interviewed on the HUB garage and he tells people who are interested in checking out his work to look him up at the shows and that guys is busy as can be because I don't think anybody can paint a car black like him and his guys.

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Originally Posted by RECOVERY ROOM (Post 225348)

We have worked on alot of cars from shops that are not known outside of there regions,Some of these guys can build with the best.Money and the right customer just has not walked thru there doors.The biggest factor IMO is for a shop to be able to work on different style of cars,Street Rods,Street Machines,Custom and be good at all those styles.There is a post about not knowing who Johnson's Rod Shop was,They were punching out some of the best Street Rods around before the PT style was going strong.There are alot of good builders out there that are capable with any style of car put in front of them,Those are the one's that are waiting for that right customer.Then you will here about them.

Tracey,
You nailed it write on the head. I have a great customer write now (the Cuda) But I still have'nt had a chance to let my mind go wild on something without worrying about the budget. The Cuda is high end but there are a lot of points the customer likes witch does'nt realy reflect my style or look. Don't get me wrong there are a few things on the car that I said my way or no way. But I still need that golden ticket. Besides I realy want to send a car to you.

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Originally Posted by Musclerodz (Post 225370)

Steve Cook was not on the map until Bruce Ricks 55 was SMOY runner up to Terzich and his 56 in 2003.

I didn't know that.

I checked Ricks' '55 out...sweet.

http://www.stevecookcreations.com/bruce.htm

Randy Clark - Hot Rods and custom stuff
Dan Webb - Michigan ( I think he works for FORD ) amazing
Dale Bosch - Awesome cars, Tracy has done work on his cars

Thanks for the info Rodger.

Obviously the more excellent builders we learn of here, the better it is for those looking to hire a shop.

Plus, now members local to these previously unknown builders can drop by and see the artistry.

Good stuff. :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by WaterCooledNelds (Post 225431)

I didn't know that.

I checked Ricks' '55 out...sweet.

http://www.stevecookcreations.com/bruce.htm

I heard it cost over $300k to build, sold at Barrett around $210K a few years back

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Originally Posted by ironworks (Post 225434)

Randy Clark - Hot Rods and custom stuff
Dan Webb - Michigan ( I think he works for FORD ) amazing
Dale Bosch - Awesome cars, Tracy has done work on his cars

Good list Rog,...Dale is a total builder.There shop can work on anything.He won SROY in 2007 with the Black 38 chevy.Dan Webb has been doing cars for Ford for a long time,Very amazing fab skills.

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Originally Posted by ironworks (Post 225429)

A lot of mad skills on that list,Some of those guys been around a long time.

Brad Starks built this wagon I saw at Columbus. One of the sickest cars at the show.

http://www.musclerodz.com/gallery/al...s/IMG_0142.JPG