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Last updated 4/30/2008

SO-CAL Speed Shop: Hop Up Magazine Poster

Hop Up Magazine has teamed up with renowned artist Tom Fritz to bring you this amazing and affordable piece of poster art. It was originally used as the cover of Hop Up issue #8. Get your copy before they're all gone. Measures 19"x27".

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The new SO-CAL t-shirt designs are finally here. This time Robert Williams, Thom Taylor and Chris Froggett have given us exclusive designs for these t-shirts, and they look great! These shirts will make the perfect gift for that Hot Rod fanatic.

The new SO-CAL Speed Shop coffee mugs are a big hit! So, we're adding new designs for you to choose
from. These will make great gifts this year.

2008 SO-CAL Speed Shop Calendar Now Available order now

Get them now while they last! They're only $7.00.
This calendar was designed 100% in-house, with the full
SO-CAL styling. The calendar features SO-CAL builds such as Todd Haas' '57 Chevy Gasser, J. J. Barnhardt's 1932 Champagne Coupe, and the Doane Spencer² '32 roadster. Measures 12"x12"

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SO-CAL Speed Shop Pin-Up Leather Bomber Jacket

SO-CAL Speed Shop Pin-Up Leather Bomber Jacket

By 1946 the heroes of WWII were looking for new ways to fill their need for speed. Alex Xydias and many others found it in Hot Rods. To commemorate those historic days we created this pin-up nose art. The art work is lightly silk-screened on our distressed brown leather jacket. This jacket is fully lined with zippered inside pocket and a detachable fleece hood.

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SO-CAL Speed Shop: California Kid Scaled Model, Buy it here

SO-CAL Speed Shop: California Kid Scaled Model, Buy it here

"The California Kid" Replica
SO-CAL is offering this spectacularly detailed limited
edition Danbury Mint replica which includes a display
base and a back-story both signed by Pete.

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SO-CAL Speed Shop: The California Kid DVD

SO-CAL Speed Shop: The California Kid DVD

"The California Kid" DVD
This special SO-CAL Speed Shop edition of the DVD is personally autographed by Pete Chapouris; it also includes his own written account of the car's history. Available only through SO-CAL Stores, dealers and the SO-CAL website.

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SO-CAL Speed Shop: Brad Miller Model A roadster

SO-CAL Speed Shop: Ray Thompson 1932 roadster

Brad Miller's Model A
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Ray Thompson's '32 roadster
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SO-CAL Stage 4 roadster
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Brad Miller recently brought us his '29 Model A roadster for some minor repairs. This allowed us to snap a few pictures of the car to share with you. The car was built by Brad at home and features our very own AV8 chassis. Ray Thompson also built his 409 powered '32 roadster using SO-CAL Speed Shop components and now plans to build a Model A using our AV8 chassis.

If you would like a head start building a similar project, SO-CAL Speed Shop offers a Stage 4 hiboy roadster package that takes all the tedious foundation work out of your next hot rod project. Just think, you can be at the local cruise night with all your hot rodding friends sooner than you think.

Bruce Meyer's Flamed Coupe
Long time customer, Bruce Meyer, recently brought in his Tom Prufer black flamed '32 3-window to be freshened up. Bruce and the car have been invited to participate in a 1000 mile rally in China, which is a first of its kind. To prep the car we installed a new wheel and tire combo, built a new exhaust and installed a stereo system, while Ray Zeller freshened up the 427 big block. Bruce will be racking up miles in another of his well-known hot rods. We'll report back on his china adventure when he returns.
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Emerson Glazer's '33 Sedan SO-CAL Speed Shop: Emerson Glazer's 1933 Tudor
Emerson Glazer's '33 4-door sedan is currently in the fabrication stage. The car features an all aluminum "World Industry" 427 small block backed by a 4L65E transmission, all original Ford sheet metal and will receive a mild chop. Keep your eyes open because this will be one of the coolest 4-door hot rods to date.

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Hot Bike Magazine
SO-CAL Speed Shot: Hot Bike Magazine SO-CAL's shop foreman, Ryan Reed, bought this 2007 Harley Deluxe and immediately took it apart and began customizing it to suit his style.
The Robb Report Collections Magazine quickly took notice and decided to feature it in the December 2007 issue. Now, the bike is featured in the February 2008 issue of Hot Bike Magazine.
Get your copy now!

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Kevin Washburn's Hiboy
SO-CAL Speed Shop: Kevin Washburn Hiboy Roadster
One of SO-CAL's latest projects is Kevin Washburn's 1932 Hiboy roadster. The car made it's debut at the 2008 Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona where it was crowned "Best in Class" in the Early Street Roadster category. This was an exciting moment for both Kevin and SO-CAL.

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