What’s New?

The RCCA is Born

Just last week I put into motion an idea I’ve had for a while: The Rod and Custom Creators Association or RCCA. Apparently this was a good idea because I could not keep up with the demand and growth of the page in the first week! The RCCA is a group of content creators producing videos about traditional/nostalgia hot rods and customs. I created this group to help people find this content all in one place, and to help lesser-known channels grow viewership more quickly. Follow @rodandcustomcreators on Instagram to learn more, and check out the growing list of YouTube channels by clicking the logo below.

New Video on YouTube

There’s a fresh one out this week; just a little wrenching on the 1941 Chevy coupe. I’m trying to get out into the cold barn once a week or so to make some progress on the car, and this time I wanted to see if the “rebuilt” Carter W-1 carburetor would run the engine! Check out the video by clicking the thumbnail image below.

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Catch Me At These Shows in 2025

You can find me at this year’s Custom Car Revival in Indianapolis June 5, 6, and 7! I’ll be there to hang and shoot photos and videos of a ton of cool traditional style customs.

You’ll also be able to find me at Relix Riot at Gilmore Car Museum in August. I’ll likely be around Saturday, the 16th. If all goes to plan, I’ll be driving one of my old cars this year!

Don’t forget about The Port City Spectacular! This old school indoor show had its debut last November in Muskegon, MI, and is slated for another year, dates are TBD at this point.

Shooting Car Feature Videos

I’ve been pushing out some content about shooting the Yard Art Roadster video last year with the owner, Dan Bearman. It was honestly one of the highlights of my year, and I think Dan has said the same thing goes for him. I was able to prove my concept of doing a “car and owner feature” type video, and I’m really excited to do more this year while learning and improving my skills. I hoping to shoot 4-5 of these as the weather warms up, so keep your eyes peeled!

Watch The Yard Art Roadster video by clicking the thumbnail below.

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Jon - Hard Luck Garage