Mike's Hot Rod Shop

Mike's Hot Rod Shop One off custom cars and fabricated parts in metal,fiberglass and carbon fiber

When aerospace design hijacked Detroit. Post-WWII styling went wild, scaling up to the soaring, rocket-inspired tailfins...
09/03/2026

When aerospace design hijacked Detroit. Post-WWII styling went wild, scaling up to the soaring, rocket-inspired tailfins of the '59 Cadillac.

The golden age of Main Street cruising. Before highway bypasses and smartphones, the local strip was where you showed of...
09/02/2026

The golden age of Main Street cruising. Before highway bypasses and smartphones, the local strip was where you showed off your hard work. What was your hometown cruising spot?

Why the '32 Ford became the ultimate hot rod canvas. Henry Ford just wanted an affordable family car, but dropping a fla...
09/01/2026

Why the '32 Ford became the ultimate hot rod canvas. Henry Ford just wanted an affordable family car, but dropping a flathead V8 into it accidentally birthed a century-long American subculture.

The '69 Boss 429 Mustang: Ford shoved a monster semi-hemi engine into the bay so tight they had to mod the shock towers ...
08/31/2026

The '69 Boss 429 Mustang: Ford shoved a monster semi-hemi engine into the bay so tight they had to mod the shock towers at the factory just to make it fit. Pure NASCAR engineering. What's your ultimate muscle car unicorn?

Wrapping up another solid week in the shop. Time to admire the progress and get ready for weekend garage projects.
08/28/2026

Wrapping up another solid week in the shop. Time to admire the progress and get ready for weekend garage projects.

Behind every great quarter-mile run is countless hours of careful chassis tuning and suspension setup.
08/27/2026

Behind every great quarter-mile run is countless hours of careful chassis tuning and suspension setup.

Shop tip: Keep your workspace organized and your metal prep supplies labeled. A clean shop makes for a much smoother res...
08/26/2026

Shop tip: Keep your workspace organized and your metal prep supplies labeled. A clean shop makes for a much smoother restoration.

Classic car history spotlight: There’s nothing quite like the lines of a vintage muscle car built when style ruled the r...
08/25/2026

Classic car history spotlight: There’s nothing quite like the lines of a vintage muscle car built when style ruled the road.

Body and chassis work is all about patience. Rushing the alignment or prep work means doing it twice. Do it right the fi...
08/24/2026

Body and chassis work is all about patience. Rushing the alignment or prep work means doing it twice. Do it right the first time

The muscle car era wasn't just about horsepower. Manufacturers learned that performance could sell cars to an entire gen...
08/21/2026

The muscle car era wasn't just about horsepower. Manufacturers learned that performance could sell cars to an entire generation. The Pontiac GTO, introduced in 1964, is often credited with helping kick off the muscle car craze.

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Odessa, MO
64076

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