Archive for “Hollywood Hot Rods”

OPEN HOUSE!!!! PARTY!!!! OPEN HOUSE !!!! YEAH!!

Posted by: Troy Ladd on October 8th, 2008

Our yearly house is here!!!!
Last year we had nearly 300 cars !  We will be blocking off the streets again & this year all proceeds will be donated to Pacific Coast Dog Rescue.
Sunday, Nov. 2.
 CLICK BELOW:  CLICK, CLICK, CLICK!!!

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Quick Update.

Posted by: Troy Ladd on May 28th, 2008

We had the best time at Roy Brizios’s open house!!  Scott of Hot Rods & Hobbies & I, flew up north and visited Steve moal, then Konecti Motors, then stayed at Maynard’s (owner of Konecti) lake house.  Great time!
The next day we drove down to Brizio’s open house, there was a ton of people!  Lots […]

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Blog, Blog, Dog, Smog, Frog……

Posted by: Troy Ladd on April 13th, 2008

I have alot of blog catching up to do.  Always so buzy.. never enough time….. last month we were invited to show the “Respect Tradition” roadster at Blackie’s show in Fresno.  This is an invite only show with tons of history dating back to the 50’s, it is quiote an honor to be invited.  Spent […]

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We are back from GNRS!

Posted by: Troy Ladd on January 29th, 2008

We had a great 3 days at the Grand National Roadster Show this past weekend!  For the most part the weather cooperated, with some serious rain on Sunday.  We had a great time hanging out with old friends and meeting new ones, here are just a few: Roy Brizio, Troy Trepanier, Chip Foose, Alex Xydias, […]

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Hot Rod Magazine - 8 page feature on HHR!!!!

Posted by: Troy Ladd on January 18th, 2008

Check out this months issue (March) of Hot Rod Magazine.  They wrote an 8 page article on the shop, with tons of cool pics and information about how the shop was started.  It is huge!!  I couldn’t be more flattered…..anyway please check it out!
EVEN STEVE STROPE WAS IMPRESSED! 

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Grand National Roadster Show

Posted by: Troy Ladd on January 9th, 2008

We are getting ready for the GNRS (Jan 25-27 Pomona Fairplex)……Never enough time!!!   Please come see us in Building 4.  We will have our booth set up & and a display of 2 roadsters.  Please stop by and check us out!!
Troy.

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Better late then…..

Posted by: Troy Ladd on January 5th, 2008

It has been a while since I posted… Sorry.
Our open house was amazing!
Click on the is link to see pics and coverage in Rod & Custom:
http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/eventcoverage/0712rc_hollywood_hot_rods/index.html
Troy.
p.s. did you check out the car in the R&C logo at the top of the page…look familiar!

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OPEN HOUSE CAR SHOW DATE CONFIRMED!!!!!!

Posted by: Troy Ladd on September 20th, 2007

We have finally scheduled our famous Open House party!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The date is……. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21
 Car show is open to pre-1970 American cars.
Party will run from 10 am to around 4pm, it is a good idea to come early.  WE ALWAYS FILL TO CAPACITY.  Last year we had 300 cars & about 1,000 people throughout the day.  […]

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Expanded Rod & Custom coverage - ONLINE

Posted by: Troy Ladd on September 13th, 2007

Check out this link to Rod & Custom magazine online.  It has a ton more pictures that weren’t published in the magazine.
CLICK:
http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/featuredvehicles/0711rc_1932_ford_roadster/index.html

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“Respect Tradition” on the cover of Rod & Custom again!

Posted by: Troy Ladd on August 31st, 2007

Be sure to pick up this months (November) Rod & Custom magazine, we have a full feature plus the cover.  Kevin Lee did a fanatstic job at the studio photographing the car & Kev Elliot wrote a great story.
Also don’t miss the table of contents page with the lovely Kate modeling with the car!

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Quick Tech Tip

Posted by: Troy Ladd on July 30th, 2007

Here is a quick little tip that you might find useful:
When laying out dash boards, we often photo copy and cut out the guage faces, then tape them to the dash with blue painters tape.  That way you can see EXACTLY what the dash will look like, and how things will fit.  The blue tape will […]

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Hollywood Hot Rods Annual Car Show!!!

Posted by: Troy Ladd on July 25th, 2007

I know, I know…………… everyone is asking about our Open House/Car Show, here is the scoop:
WE ARE DEFINATELY HAVING IT THIS YEAR!!!!  We just haven’t had the time to organize it, yet.
SOOO… we are currently talking about having it the first week of October instead of August, that way we have more time to plan…and it […]

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Paso Robles Car show 2007

Posted by: Troy Ladd on July 22nd, 2007

I know this is a little late, but I found some pics from our yearly trek to the big Paso Robles car show.  This is great show that we go to every year put on by West Coast Kustoms, in the old California town of Paso Robles.   If you have the chance you should definately check it […]

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Welcome to Buildsheet!!!

Posted by: Troy Ladd on June 18th, 2007

We just got back from the L.A. Roadster show.  It was great meeting so many of you, and I thank you for the kind words and attention we received on our projects.
 BUILDSHEET is just getting going so stick around, and come back often as we will all be updating and adding information regularly.
 Please drop a […]

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Check the August Issue of R & C

Posted by: Troy Ladd on June 12th, 2007

We have 2 neat articles in this months Rod & Custom, you should definitely check them out.

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Hollywood Hot Rods Part 2

Posted by: Troy Ladd on June 7th, 2007

Watch part 2 of the Hollywood Hot Rods video bio.

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Hollywood Hot Rods Part 1

Posted by: Troy Ladd on June 7th, 2007

Get to know Hollywood Hot Rods with this video bio. Part 1 of 2.

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On the cover of Rod & Custom Magazine

Posted by: Troy Ladd on June 4th, 2007

Check out the cover of Rod & Custom Magazine, we are on the cover installing the body on the “Respect Tradition” AMBR contender.

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