The Hillbilly Hot Rod; See a detailed description, and the build as it happens in our "Feature Build" section. The Willey's Overland pickup has a working still in the back. Along with some of the tricks that moonshiners used back in the day. Check back soon to see what's changed.
WHAT WE ARE;
CUSTOM. That says it best. I believe that a custom is just that. A one of a kind MASTERPIECE! Something special, unique, and distinctively yours. Noticeable from afar, Yet classy and breathtaking up close. We do complete restorations, One of a kind custom, and can fabricate just about anything you can dream up. Street Rods, Custom Bikes, Hot Rods, Custom Painting and more!
What's Custom, WE ARE!
At Charley's Customs, we specialise in custom. If you have been dreaming of a custom paint job, kit car, restoration, or a crazy, off the wall, totally radical build. Charley's Customs will get you driving instead of dreaming!
Our Mission Statement:
We build dreams, restore memories, and help you build what Detroit should have. We have the experience and talent needed to produce a superior quality, show winning, head turning, Masterpiece. All cars were created equal, we help yours to be a cut above!
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Finished just in time for Christmas! Jack M. from Tulsa Oklahoma, picks up his 1941 ford pickup. His Grandfather bought this truck new.
The Screaming Eagle Bike, This Bike was a thank you to Christina's dad for putting her through law school. I worked on the drawing to the left with Christina until we got what she wanted, I would send an Idea, She would come up with a change or two and then like magic, we have the "Bomber Art" style, Custom Design she had in her head. The art work is all in candy, and Air Brushed in. The blue was toned down to enhance the 3-D effect. The Gold Harley Davidson is trimmed in silver. Makes you wish your kid was a Lawyer huh?
We did this Go Cart for Grand Slam family fun park in Van Buren. More pictures in the photo album.
What's it all about? This is a question I get all the time. People who do not have, or understand, the allure of a hot rod have asked. "They polish and pamper their cars". Well their not "JUST CARS". Their priceless memories. It's not the money, that they spent, its not the kind of car, it is "THE CAR". It's not anything but Memories. Whether it is new memory being made or a old one that was once forgotten. I have attended car shows for over thirty years, the one thing I have found is everyone comes with and leaves with more memories. What? OK, let me explain.
You pass a car on the highway. You have passed one just like it when you were five. Flash back. Get it now? These "CARS" are these people's life history on wheels. It was grandpa's truck, Mom's first car, see what I am saying? You are starting to understand. This inanimate abject is as precious as gold, sometimes even more so. That is what I LOVE the most. What other job can you have that will save a memories, that will only bring more.
Want to spend more time with your son, when he needs you the most? Rebuild grandpa's truck in your garage together. Then spend a couple of Saturdays with your son at the local car show, showing off what you did together. How much do you think that truck will mean to him when you are gone? GET IT? PS> Hugs are Free, Pass them out! Charley.....
This was our booth at Bikes, Blues and Hot Rods Too. The event was held in conjunction with Bikes, Blues and BBQ. Spring show MAY, 21-22 see us in the builder section.
Jim's 1937 sedan delivery, It was all black! Now it is Harley Davidson gun metal blue with blue pearl. The chrome strip around the car is House of kolor chrome effect . The fenders / running boards are jet black.
Rebecca and her Mother at our car show. She autographed the shirts she designed. Rebecca is Five and a Half. Read her story below.
Still's test fit. First time out of the crate. Custom still and keg made for the hillbilly hot rod, by Coppermoonshilestills.com. View more photo's in the photo album