Episode 11 - Rad Rides 'Passion' Debuts in Detroit

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Trepanier and the Rad Rides team knock Detroit off it's feet with the debut of the shops 'best work yet'. The 1956 Chrysler, built for owners Roger and Nancy Ritzow, made it's first public appearance in it's finished state at the 2009 Detroit Autorama. This final Top Shops from Rad Rides couldn't be more fitting as Troy takes us through the details of this beautiful, jaw-dropping work of art.

Episode 10 - Rad Rides Part 5, Q & A with Troy

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:30:00 +0000

You ask. Troy answers. Troy Trepanier, of Rad Rides by Troy, answers questions sent in by Hub Heads. Apparently the world does in fact revolve around Troy's shop in Manteno! As for the super hero cape? You'll just have to check it out.

Episode 9 - Rad Rides Part 4, The Body Shop

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:20:00 +0000

Troy takes us over to the body shop where the Rad Rides Ridler “dream team” are working hard on the 1956 Chrysler custom that the shop is building for Roger & Nancy Ritzow. This incredible car is a true work of art that represents the culmination of the creativitity, craftsmanship and perfection that has made Rad Rides renowned. Featuring a special appearance by Charley Hutton.

Episode 8 - Rad Rides Part 3, The Machine Shop

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Where do all those killer one-off Rad Rides parts comes from? From their in house machine shop of course! Check out this new episode of Top Shops as the laid back, low-key Lawrence Laughlin (shop foreman and main man behind the controls of this sweet CNC machine) shows us how you can make everything from Billet pulleys to acrylic light lenses on the CNC.

Episode 7 - Rad Rides Part 2, The Fab Shop

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Tops Shops takes you behind the scenes with Chris and Troy as they tour the fab shop. Take a sneak peak at the projects in progress and see what Rad Rides has in store for the future. Stay tuned for more Top Shops from Rad Rides every Friday in February!

Episode 6 - Welcome to Rad Rides

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:00:00 +0000

In this first of 5 episodes of Top Shops from Rad Rides, Troy Trepanier and Chris Jacobs tour the showroom and talk about how Troy and his Rad Rides crew pull off some of the most impressive machines ever built. Stay tuned for more Top Shops from Rad Rides every Friday in February!

Episode 5 - Hollywood Hot Rods Open House

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:00:00 +0000

Ride along with Chris as he pays a visit to Troy Ladd and his Hollywood Hot Rods Shop in Burbank, CA. Troy Ladd is one of hot rodding's rising stars and was named Goodguys 2007 Trendsetter of the Year. Check out his shop and see what makes Troy tick.

Episode 4 - 515 Debuts at World's Largest Car Show

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The hard work of Steve Strope & the crew at Pure Vision pays off as they debut the 515 GTB at the SEMA show.

Steve takes us through this stunning 1969 Dodge Charger from front to back. We also finally get to meet owner, Rob Solorzano, who had this car created as the flagship for his parts and automotive lifestyle company - PurposeBuilt.com. Hosted by Chris Jacobs, brought to you by HubGarage.com, Where Car People Connect.

Episode 3 - Pure Vision Prepares For SEMA pt. 3

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:00:00 +0000

Top Shops Final Countdown to SEMA. Steve Strope and the Pure Vision design crew put the finishing touches on the 515 GTB making it’s worldwide debut next week at SEMA.

Hosted by Chris Jacobs, brought to you by HubGarage.com, Where Car People Connect. "It's the final countdown... Dee dee doo doo, Dee dee doo doo doo."

Episode 2 - Pure Vision Prepares For SEMA pt. 2

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:00:00 +0000

Chris returns to Pure Vision to follow up on Steve Strope's SEMA project, a Euro-inspired 1969 Dodge Charger 515 GTB.

Steve and his team have poured hundreds more hours into the car since our previous episode. Steve takes you through some of the fine Euro touches in the car from the custom gauges to the on-board jack system. As the deadline looms closer, will Pure Vision get the car done in time?

Episode 1 - Pure Vision Prepares For SEMA

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000

We're proud to announce the launch of our new original HubTV series - Top Shops. Follow host Chris Jacobs as he vists some of the top custom car builders across the country.

This premier episode features muscle car maniac Steve Strope at his Pure Vision shop in Simi Valley, CA. Steve is working on his very unique take on a 1969 Dodge Charger 515 GTB which will make it's debut at SEMA 2008 - just a few weeks away. Can he pull it off in time?

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