(1931 Ford Model A)
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I had always loved the Ford Mustang. Donnie had been looking for several years, found a few but not what I had in mind. One day, he sent me a picture of a Coupe and asked if that looked like a Mustang and said yes.Then came The Mistress, a 1934 Inferno Orange with Champange Ford Coupe. It took Donnie 3 years to get her "over the top." Rebuilding the exhaust system, chroming every nut and bolt and the springs as well as almost everything remaining.
Next, we bought a 1967 Pontiac Firebird HD convertible with a red stripe. This car came from Florida and the paint was horrible with sea air and salt accumulation. We thought we were going to have to repaint, but with cutting and buffing her true color came out, Purple Mist, and was she beautiful. Additionally, during the rebuilding stage, we discovered she was all original and numbers matching. In June of 2023, we drove her on Route 66 from Oklahoma City to the Grand Canyon. That will be an adventure we will not forget.
Donnie owns and operated a plumbing and heat/air business. As we really began showing our collection of cars, there was a fellow plumber in New Jersey who has been following us and our cars on Facebook. He contacted us with information on a 1968 Pontiac GTO he owned but was being fined for having a car in his yard. So, hence, we then became owners of the GTO. This car is triple black and we reworked the engine, reupholstered the interior, and he redesigned the trunk to hide the extra storage space.
Next, I finally got my Ford Mustang, a 1967 Boston Red 5 speed. Her paint and interior were good but the undercarriage still needs work and that is now on the calendar to get it all done.
In January of 2024, I was diagnosed with rectal cancer. We were still showing and this truck caught my attention at a major show in Louisiana. Donnie watched me keep going back to the truck and looking it over. He ended up buying the truck which was soon to become the Gigilo.
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“The Gigilo”
Owned by: Camey Limbock
Photos by: Chris Gosda
A Name with a Story
Every car enthusiast knows that a great vehicle deserves a great name. For Camey and her husband Donnie, naming their vehicles is a tradition. While Donnie’s ‘34 Ford Coupe earned the moniker “The Mistress” for the hours he spent in the garage, Camey humorously dubbed her newly acquired truck “The Gigilo” to balance the scales.
The Build: Turning a Vision into Reality
Camey and Donnie’s dream was to own a steel-bodied classic, and they found their muse in this compact truck. After being told their collection wasn’t old enough for a show, the couple’s determination sparked the creation of this stunning vehicle.
Build Stats:
- Cost: $131,000
- Time: Two years of meticulous work
- Builder Shop: L Squared Custom Classics
The hand-built frame, QA1 coil overs, Heidts super ride independent suspension, and Currie 9″ axle with 342 gears create a seamless blend of modern performance and vintage aesthetics.
Power Under the Hood
At the heart of “The Gigilo” lies a 351 Windsor engine stroked to a 408, boasting 508 horsepower. Key enhancements include:
- Aluminum heads
- Borla 8-stack fuel injection
- Polished stainless steel exhaust
- CVF serpentine system
This powerhouse ensures the truck performs as impressively as it looks.
A Candy Brandywine Masterpiece
The truck’s exterior is a work of art, painted in Candy Brandywine with a House of Kolor black primer. Ghost flames and a handcrafted gold leaf Ford emblem elevate the design, while the truck bed sides were lowered by 5 inches for a sleek, modern profile. The handcrafted tailgate and modified hood are the cherries on top of this visual masterpiece.
Inside the Cabin
The interior is as luxurious as it is unique. Handcrafted leather upholstery, a custom dashboard, and machined details like brake pedals and injector covers showcase the attention to detail that went into “The Gigilo.” The truck bed, lined with exotic wood, provides a striking finish.
A Community of Support
Camey’s battle with cancer has been met with unwavering support from the car show community. The couple’s resilience and dedication have earned them numerous accolades, including:
- “Man of the Year” for Donnie from GAS Productions
- A crystal goblet recognizing Camey’s courage
- The “Eye of the Tiger” Award for their unwavering support of car shows across the country
The Legacy of “The Gigilo”
“The Gigilo” isn’t just a truck; it’s a symbol of the Limbock family’s love for cars and their perseverance through life’s challenges. From their early days in a 1976 Trans-Am to this stunning 1931 Ford Model A, Camey and Donnie’s journey is an inspiration to car enthusiasts everywhere.
Whether cruising down Route 66 or gracing the show floors, “The Gigilo” represents the perfect blend of classic style, modern innovation, and heartfelt community spirit.
The Limbock family extends their gratitude to their family, friends, and community, especially Josh and Michelle Limbock, Sara and Layton Norwood, and their neighbor Eugene Davis, whose support made this dream a reality.
Camey and Donnie plan to continue building their collection and supporting car shows nationwide. With “The Gigilo” leading the way, the future is as bright as the Candy Brandywine paint that makes this truck a showstopper.
Photos by: Chris Gosda
