bubble top supreme

As seen on Butcherkustoms. And my car bucket list is getting longer.

almost there

Spring is on the doorstep. And I'm not ready yet as I still gotta work on my rides. So much for being a lazy ass during winter. Now I better get my tools out and fix what needs to be fixed. Happy weekend!

idaho ingenuity

There seems to be no shortage of cool, high quality videos lately. Here's another one, called Wrecked Metals from Josh Clason. Location, light and cars alone would make for several killer photo shoots. But seeing – and hearing – them in motion is pornography.

what it's all about

A great little video about Rancho Deluxe from Bandit Films. As seen on FUEL Magazine.

one in a million

A 49-51 Mercury needs to be chopped. It preferably sports a dark burgundy, blue or a black paintjob. And it shouldn't have more than two doors. At least, that's the impression one might get, when you wander around a custom car show or check out the feature cars in the magazines. There's nothing wrong with that. But it's so refreshing to see a Merc that's the complete opposite: stock roofline, four doors and no (visible) paint. And it's owned by a girl from Germany.


Gudrun bought her Merc in 2007 from Michael Perrech who had imported it from San Jose to Germany.


An airride was installed, the paint removed and the bare metal covered with clear coat.


The engine is still the original flathead. Right on!

plastic surgery

Does this shot look familiar to you? It probably does, as I already published it in this post a couple of days ago. Here we got the original photograph without using the "salt flats" photoshop filter.


It is based on the famous Revell/Monogram 1:8 scale 1932 roadster kit but its builder Fabian Koch added his own homemade three window coupe body.


He also did some fancy tricks to get that faux patina look.


Fabian also did this chopped five window body shell.


How cool is that?


Check out the heavily channelled "Hammered" coupe.


Impressive work from any angle.


Amazing details.


Here's a quick insight into the production process.


So, do you feel like sniffing some model kit glue? You can order the two different body styles directly from the builder Fabian Koch. You can choose either from a three window or a five window coupe, both in 1:8 scale. Each set consists of the body shell, the hood and a windshield. They perfectly fit the Revell/Monogram 1:8 scale roadster kit. Just shoot an e-mail to deuce-models@gmx.net to place your order or to ask any questions or visit their facebook page. (pics © Fabian Koch)

update: deadend magazine

The Deadend Magazine needs no introduction. Click here to check out the latest issue, a look back to 2010.