The No-madness of it all… Custom Nomad

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by Brian Supski at www.problemchildkustoms.com

Here in the Studio, we have a client car coming together at a secret location (more info on that later on), and we thought we’d share some in-progress shots of the fabrication work as it gets into high gear. Check out the killer air intake, which will be fed by a scoop in the front of the hood, which mimics the emblem crest from the long-gone stock days…

What’s been great with the project has been the dedication to keeping the final treatments in tune with the original designs. Working from full-scale drawings, Dennis has fabbed every inch true to the look, and his detail-minded work has been nothing short of obsessive!

..roughing in the peaked and extended front pan… first the concept drawing, then the metal work:

…and a quick peek at what’s going on out back, as well, with that sharp, cleaned-up tailgate (we’ll have to save the incredible bumper for later on) !

Lots more to follow over at Problem Child Kustoms… just thought we’d sneak a peek for you!

(thanks Brian! Let us know when the car’s done! Also, who’s the builder!? -pikesan)

To read more from Brian Stupski, follow these links:

A Great Start – Concept Drawings

5 Tips For Choosing a Hot Rod Designer

Cool Hot Rod Art from 2009

Following in the footsteps of my last post about Cool Pinstriping, a post about cool hot rod art, drawings and paintings is needed for sure.  We’ve shown you some great art this year, here’s just a sample.  We’re going to put together a “Hot Rod Art” picture gallery soon, so we’ll let you know when that’s up and running.  For now, peep these for your viewing pleasure!

Included are links to the stories these pieces of hot rod art came from in 2009.  Don’t forget to click the images for a Full Size view!

First, some digital artistry from our man Brian Stupkski, of PCKStudio fame!  Check out the informative story on “How to Pick a Hot Rod Designer”

I personally have a print of this Ed “Big Daddy” Roth inspired Nissan Cube concept.  Check the story out HERE!

Next up, we have some hot rod sketched art by Alan Brightmore!  These were a couple of my faves from 2009.

There was a time when I serious considered having a 60’s VW Bus custom as my family daily hauler.  This is exactly how I’d want it to look!

This Black Camaro sketch looks so real!  Incredible, no doubt!

Dwayne Vance, author of “The Hot Rod Art Book” Masters of Chicken Scratch” shows off one of his demo pieces that takes you through the many iterations of a sketch, so cool.  Makes it look so easy!  I’m sure its not.

That’s it for now.  Check back as we’re putting together a Hot Rod Art Picture Gallery.

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World’s First: 3D custom car illustration

You saw it here first. My man Brian Stupski from Problem Child Kustoms took an already slick illustration of a slammed down 1953 Ford and went 3D! Three Dimensions!

Click on the image to make it full size, then pull out your red and blue 3D glasses and have a look.

Too cool and perfect timing for October spooky-ness. I keep waiting for Frankenstein (no, not my ex-wife) or the Wolfman to jump out from behind a tree.

Brian told me he’s working on another 3D image to go with this one. It’s one thing to spin out the slick and highly detailed hot rod designs, but breaking the mold like this is truly something to watch for.

Keep tabs on PCK Studio and his innovative style at Problemchildkustoms.com

PCK’s Shine-Runner – Dream Car in Rod & Custom

Friends sometimes make it easy on ya. Here’s one of those times. Dig this hot rod art from Brian Stupski, my buddy from G-town (Gilbert, Arizona, but it’s really not that hip).

I’ve said before that making new friends in the hot rod and custom world is one of the coolest parts of making and running MyRideisMe.com. Brian from Problem Child Kustoms Studio is tops on the cool list of new friends.

Never mind that Brian’s crapped out more knowledge about cars, especially historically significant hot rods and customs, then I have to this day, but on top of that, the man’s got skills! Skill in design. You don’t simply get a “pretty picture” you get a design, the whole DESIGN! Want to know the part number of the Air Ride setup you’ll need? He’s got it. Want to know the offset of those new 18’s and 19’s you’ll be running? He knows. That’s the detail you get when hooking up with a professional designer.

So check out the December 2008 issue of Rod and Custom, page 8-9. That’s Brian’s Shine-Runner 500. That came out of his head and was done for the mag. Somebody should build that!

It’s a 1953 Ford with all the right mods running a 427 Cammer motor.

Case in point about Brian’s wisdom (or maybe sickness?): The big 427 sports a Potvin blower. What’s a Potvin blower? AND… where the hell did you get the idea to stick it out the front grill opening?

(I had to check… here’s some info about front mount Potvin Blowers over at the Metalshapers Association.)

Thanks for all the support Brian! (check out more killer hot rod drawings and illustrations in Brian’s garage at MyRideisMe.com)