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1935 Buick Limo Series 5.0

November 1, 2020 By Gauge Magazine

1935 Buick Limo

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Issue
November 2020
Owner
Keith Goggin
Ride
The StiffRod
(1935 Buick Series 50 Hearse)
Meaning Behind the Name
cause and Old Hearse is turn into the Longest Street Rod
Photographer
Jason Carroll

Ride Details

Original Cost
unknown
Build Cost
$175,000
What was the inspiration?
the idea was to take a Hearse and build the longest and baddest Limo out of it. it started life as a average used Hearse the owner bought from an old museum and had a Vision so he contacted a Automotive Restorations to build him the largest custom Chassis they had ever built. using Heights front and rear Independent suspension with Dual Coilover Shocks. Then Contact John Wargo at The Custom Shop to help him Complete his Vision of "StiffRod"
How long did it take you to build?
The Chassis work done by Jim Bailey took a Few Years to Figure out all the Lay out and weight issues. plus there is a full Custom roll cage built inside the body.. once the Car was delivered to John at The Custom Shop it took them about 10 months to finish the Sheet metal Work and body Mods, add the Custom Candy Brandy Wine paint Job and they also did the Custom interior, wiring, audio system, install the full drive train as well. with a Carthis large that was a Lot fo Plumbing and wiring!
How long have you been building?
The Custom Shop has been in business since 1988 and built a Ton of very high end Custom cars trucks and Bikes.
Your future plans?
Enjoy Driving the LimoRod with my Wife and Kids in the back like i'm there Chauffeur.
Vehicle history
This car was a Hearse most of its Life. then it lived in a Museum for along time. once Keith saw this Long car and had a Vision of the longest Limo in a Streetrod history.
Thanks to
First off my Wife and Kids Charlene, Keira, Erin, and Miles John Wargo and The Custom Shop Crew in Flanagan IL. www.thecustomshop.co Automotive Restorations in Stratford CT www.automotiverestorations.com Rest in Peace Jim Bailey Thanks for building me a Great Chassis!
Previous Rides
1967 Karman Ghia Viper V10 Powered

Engine Details

Make
Chevy 2005
Cylinders
8
Displacement
502
Engine Mods
Hedman Header, GMPerformance EFI system, Custom Magna Flow exhaust system by The Custom Shop,

Driveline Details

Gears
373

Chassis Details

Chassis
Automotive Restorations Jim Bailey built this Custom chassis with a Ton of mods but used a Heidts Independent front and rear system with Dual Coilover shocks. Wilwood Brakes and master Cyl. custom running board mounts and a Custom roll cage all built inside the body and hidden. Unforunately Jim Bailey passed away Shortly after building this chassis RIP!
Mods to Frame
Custom Powder Coated chassis tubular control arms.
Frame Builder
Automotive Restorations Jim Bailey
Drop or lift inches
Lowered 5" total to get that Street Rod Look.
Front Shocks
QA1 Coilovers
Rear Shocks
QA1 Coilovers

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
American Racing Heritage wheels 17 x 7
Rear Wheel Type
American Racing Heritage wheels 17 x 7
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7
Front Tire Size
Coker White Wall tires
Rear Tire Size
Coker White Wall tires

Paint Details

Color
Pro Spray paint Candy Brandy Wine
Paint Type
The Custom Shop in Flanagan IL
Graphics Description
No real Graphics on this one We had to HOLD John Wargo back to keep it only One Color.
Painted By
John Wargo from The Custom Shop in Flanagan IL.
Graphics By

Body Details

Channeled
3" over Chassis
Hood
Custom made out of the org parts
Grille
Custom built by The Custom Shop
Bumpers
Chrome Custom bumpers
Body Mods
Handles all Shaved, Chopped Top, Custom drip rail, Stretched fenders, Custom Running Boards,
Body Mods by
Rick Lloyd at The Custom Shop

Interior Details

Dashboard
reworked Factory Guage panel
Amps
SONY
Speakers
Sony 6 .5" and 10 " subwoofer
Video System
Sony rear veiw
Stereo Installed by
The Custom Shop
Shifter
LoKar
Seats
Custom bench and Bucket Combo
Tint Percent
30
Upholstery Description
Custom Panel work and upholstery by The Custom Shop, Suede headliner that Hides the Roll bars, Enduratex faux leather in grey and Red, Custom Carpet and Mats. LED inserts Power Windows and Chrome inner window trim.
Upholstery By
The Custom Shop in Flanagan IL.

“The StiffRod”

1935 Buick Limo

Owned by: Keith Goggin

Photos by: Jason Carroll


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Filed Under: Features, November 2020 Tagged With: Buick, custom, Feature, limo


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