Rowe's Rod and Custom

02/04/2020

We are working hard to finish up 2 projects that we will be unveiling at the #detroitautorama @tcfcenter in just a few weeks!! New vehicle stands and display stanchions are also being made!

01/25/2020

We’ve been busy getting a few cars ready for the #detroitautorama! We’ve also been working on this 1961 Ford F100, with a custom grille, #coyote engine, #sikkenspaint steel gray, and custom interior coming soon!

12/12/2019

Couple shots of the 1961 Ford F100 we are working on! It’s sitting on an @artmorrisonenterprises chassis, powered by a Coyote 5.0 with a @holleyperformance Sniper EFI. #1961 #fordf100 #unibodyf100 #coyote @fordperformance #custom #fabrication @wilwooddiscbrakes

11/26/2019

Newest project that arrived today! 1969 1/2 Plymouth Roadrunner A12 with a 440-6pack, 4 speed manual transmission, and a Dana 60 rear end! #a12 #roadrunner #plymouth #plymouthroadrunner

11/25/2019

MMC Detroit

MCACN 2019: The three early B bodies restored by Rowes Rod and Custom from Akron Ohio were spectacular restorations. All of the vehicles that Joe restored and brought to this event were awarded Gold. Hopefully you had an opportunity to see the vehicles. I cannot wait to see what Joe and his team will bring in 2020. #MMCDetroit #Plymouth #MCACM #BobAshton #Dodge #Chrysler #FCA # Hemi #RaceHemi #RowerRodandCustom #MarcRozman #MaxWedge #426Hemi #DodgeChallenger #440SixPack #A990 #A864 #GregLane #MotorTrend #MoparCollectorsGuide

11/25/2019

The Award Winning 1964 Steel Nose Race Hemi we just completed!

MCACN 2019 : The 1964 Dodge Race Hemi A864 won Gold, 1st place judges pick and to top it off best display. This was a great team effort led by Greg Lane, Dave Smith, Dave Wise and many others. Joe Row and his professional team (Paul, Kelly, Kathy and others) at Rowes Rod and Custom from Akron Ohio processed all the incoming information and executed flawlessly. . Hopefully you had an opportunity to see the vehicles. #MMCDetroit #Plymouth #MCACM #BobAshton #Dodge #Chrysler #FCA #Hemi #RaceHemi #426Hemi #A864 #RowerRodandCustom #MarcRozman #MotorTrend #MoparCollectorsGuide #GregLane

11/24/2019

CONGRATULATIONS to our owner’s Dave Smith, Asa Sharp, and George Conrad. 3 Gold Certified Vehicle’s, 1 Silver Certified, and Best 1st Time Shown Dodge🏆🏆🏆

11/24/2019

My MCACN Spotlight! George Conrad’s 1970 Challenger R/T Convertible with a 440 - 6 pack. Automatic transmission, Ralleye gauges, with Jamaica Blue paint. 1 of 38 built! #mcacn #1970 #challenger #convertible #akzonobel #sikkens #autobaseplus

11/24/2019

All shined up and ready for Day 2 of MCACN! #1970 #challenger #convertible #1971 #cuda #1965 #a990 #1963 #maxwedge #1964 #steelnose #racehemi #akzonobel #autobaseplus #utech #singlestage

11/23/2019

Spotlight #3! Jeff & Melanie Pugh’s 1965 Plymouth Belvedere A990 with the “lightweight package” the engine is still being re-built so we are showing this “in progress” 1 of 102 built #mcacn #1965 #a990 #akzonobel #utech #singlestage

11/23/2019

2nd MCACN Spotlight! Asa Sharp’s 1963 Dodge 440 “Max Wedge”. 426 Max Wedge engine and dual quad short ram. Sold with no factory warranty since it was intended for “supervised acceleration trials” #mcacn #1963 #dodge #maxwedge #akzonobel #utech #singlestage

11/23/2019

My MCACN spotlight! 1964 Steel Nose Race Hemi. It has a 426 Hemi engine, 425 horsepower, and a 4.56 rear axle with Sure Grip. Factory OE restoration with over the top attention to detail right down to the factory markings. 1 of 35 built. 2nd known survivor. #mcacn #1964 #steelnose #racehemi #akzonobel #utech #singlestage

11/22/2019

Just about ready! #1964
#steelnose #racehemi #1963 #maxwedge #1965 #a990 #1971 #cuda #1970 #challenger #convertible #mcacn

11/22/2019

The turntable is finally going together!

11/21/2019

“Patiently” waiting to set-up!

11/20/2019

The cars are loaded and heading to Chicago! #mcacn #bobashton #1971 #cuda #1970 #challenger #1964 #racehemi #1963 #maxwedge #1965 #a990 #akzonobel #sikkens #autobaseplus #utech #singlestage @reliablecarriers

11/19/2019

Here’s our latest project! A 78 King Cobra, sitting on a @artmorrisonenterprises chassis with a 5.0 Coyote Aluminator engine. #fordperformance #coyote #kingcobra

11/17/2019

Trailers head out Wednesday for Chicago! We can’t wait to show these awesome cars next weekend!

Below are a few of the last shots you will see. there were taken a few weeks ago as the final touches were beign applied. These outstanding Mopars will be heading west to Chicago in 5 days. 1963 Max wedge, 1964 Race Hemi 426 ( A864 package code) and last but not least a 1965 Race Hemi ( A990 package code). Hopefully, you will have a chance to meet the owners, myself, Greg Lane and the restoration team from Rowe's and check out these outstanding vehicle. The level of research, time and effort has gone into these 3 cars is outstanding.
#RowesRodsandCustoms #Ohio #MaxWedge
#64racehemi #steelnose #mcacn #4Speed #factoryrestoration #MMCDetroit #FCA #Dodge #A864 #A990 #GregLane #DodgeMain #Hamtramck #HotRodNetwork #HotRod #Bobashton

11/15/2019

4 of the cars we’ll be showing at MCACN next weekend! #frontendfriday #mcacn #bobashton #1963 #maxwedge #1964 #racehemi #1970 #challenger #1971 #cuda

11/13/2019

3 of the 5 cars we are taking to Chicago next week!! #1963 #maxwedge #1970 #challenger #convertible #1971 #cuda #bobashton #mcacn

11/13/2019

MMC Detroit

Three outstanding Mopars coming to Chicago in 8 days. 1963 Max wedge, 1964 Race Hemi 426 ( A864 package code) and last but not least a 1965 Race Hemi ( A990 package code). Hopefully, you will have a chance to meet the owners, myself, Greg Lane and the restoration team from Rowe's and check out these outstanding vehicle. The level of research, time and effort has gone into these 3 cars is outstanding.
#RowesRodsandCustoms #Ohio #MaxWedge
#64racehemi #steelnose #mcacn #4Speed #factoryrestoration #MMCDetroit #FCA #Dodge #A864 #A990 #GregLane #DodgeMain #Hamtramck #HotRodNetwork #HotRod #Bobashton

11/10/2019

Can’t wait to show this in Chicago!!!

1964 Dodge "Steel Nose" Race 426 Hemi project update. Today (11/10/2019) I spent most of the day putting the final touches on the 400+ page Platinum Level Wise Validation Report. The information contained in this report is at an unprecedented level. Hopefully, you will have a chance to meet the owner, myself , Greg Lane and the restoration team and check out this outstanding vehicle and the report. I cannot wait for the unveiling at the 2019 MCACN event in Chicago in a few weeks.
#RowesRodsandCustoms #AkronOhio #Ohio.
#64racehemi #steelnose #moparmuscle #mcacn #4Speed #factoryrestoration #MMCDetroit #FCA #Dodge #A864 #A990 #GregLane #DodgeMain #Hamtramck #FactoryRaceCar #HotRodNetwork #HotRod #Bobashton

11/02/2019

Another teaser for Chicago!!!!

1964 Dodge "Steel Nose" Race 426 Hemi project update. Today (11/3/2019) I spent most of the day with Greg Lane going over various sections of the Platinum Level Wise Validation Report. As of today the report is 225 pages and growing. The restoration and research team have gone to extreme measures to map out every dimple, clip, weld nut and hole on this vehicle. Below are just a few teaser images of the vehicle. I do not want to spoil the unveiling at the 2019 MCACN event in Chicago in a few weeks.
#RowesRodsandCustoms #AkronOhio #Ohio.
#64racehemi #steelnose #moparmuscle #mcacn #4Speed #factoryrestoration #MMCDetroit #FCA #Dodge #A864 #A990 #GregLane #DodgeMain #Hamtramck #FactoryRaceCar #HotRodNetwork #HotRod

10/30/2019

Just a few pictures of the 64 Race Hemi we are finishing for MCACN!!

1964 Dodge "Steel Nose" Race Hemi project update. This has to be the most researched, photographed, documented and highly restored Race Hemi. We have been involved every step of the way with the owner and the restorer (Rowe's Rods and Customs). There is a Platinum Level Wise Validation Report being finalized. Current report is just slight over 200 pages and growing. There are just a few minor details that are being completed. Below are just a few teaser images of the Hemi. I do not want to spoil the unveiling at the 2019 MCACN event in Chicago next month.

Rowe's Rods and Customs in Ohio continue to raise the bar and their skill set relative to world class restorations.

#64racehemi #steelnose #moparmuscle #mcacn #factoryrestoration #MMCDetroit #FCA #Dodge #A864 #A990 #RowesRodsansCustoms #HotRod #HotRodNetwork

10/30/2019

The 63 Max Wedge is coming along and getting ready to be shown 25 days at MCACN! #chicago #donaldestephensconventioncenter #mopar #maxwedge

10/18/2019

Picked up our newest factory restoration today #pinkcadillac #1961 #eldorado #biarritz #cadillac #convertible #factoryrestoration

10/14/2019

The rear bench seats were re-covered and put back in the 63 Max Wedge & 64 Race Hemi today. We can’t wait to show these in November! #mcacn #maxwedge #racehemi #mopar

10/04/2019

It’s beginning to look like a #mopargarage here! #63maxwedge #64racehemi #steelnose #65belvedere #a990 #70roadrunner #superbird #wingcar

10/03/2019

@actionvskelly painted the 61 Ford F100 today, in 30 seconds!!! #fordtrucks #f100custom #akzonobel #sikkens #autobaseplus

10/03/2019

@spotlightcustoms back today putting the carpet in the 63 Max Wedge #factoryrestoration #maxwedge #mopar

10/02/2019

Factory correct carpet going into the 65 A990 @spotlightcustoms #factoryrestoration #plymouth #belvedere

09/27/2019

Recreating the factory hood cut-out for the 65 Belvedere A990 scoop #oerestoration #plymouth #mopar #musclecars

09/24/2019

This is the original transmission that was in the 63 Max Wedge when it rolled off the assembly line on 4/26/63! #funfactoftheday #maxwedge #mopar

09/20/2019

Engine Swap Depot

Nice write up about the Country Squire we did!!!!

1960 Ford Country Squire Wagon with a Coyote V8 built by Rowe's Rod and Custom

09/20/2019

Getting ready to put the fenders on the 64 Race Hemi #fenderfriday #frontendfriday #mopar #steelnose #racehemi

09/16/2019

Must be #moparmonday! Making progress to be ready for #mcacn in November! #63maxwedge #64racehemi #65belvedere #a990

09/13/2019

Dashing into Friday! #64racehemi #mopar #musclecars #65a990 #belvedere #63maxwedge #66mustangconvertible #gt #finallyfriday

09/06/2019

We picked up 2 absolutely beautiful Mustangs today for light mechanical work. A 66 GT Convertible and a 67 Shelby GT350 Fastback, which was the 4th Shelby off of the assembly line!! #shelbygt350 #convertible #fastbackmustang

09/01/2019

Another great write up from Dave Wise at MMC Detroit about the 63 Max Wedge, 64 Steel Nose Race Hemi, and 65 Belvedere A990 we are doing!! We are super excited to be showing these for the 1st time in November at MCACN!

Race Hemi and Max wedge project update continued. This is a once in a life time experience for our team to participate in a full restoration project with cars like these from start to finish all at the same time. We have documented every square inch of these vehicles. All the way down to the way down to the individual electrical conductor leads within the connector end and the piping on the seat covers. The steel nose race Hemi may be the most highly researched documented restoration of a race Hemi in the world. Wise Vehicle Validation Report #0718-2446 and MMC Detroit Global Registry# 0718-35,076 .

#Dodge #RaceHemi #426Hemi #FCA

08/31/2019

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend! We will be closed until Tuesday!

08/30/2019

I was finally able to get a picture of the 3 Mopar’s we are working on and taking to Chicago in November! #63maxwedge #64racehemi #steelnose #65belvedere #a990 #moparmuscle #mcacn #factoryrestoration

08/27/2019

Picked up a 1935 Lincoln Model K V12 for a little mechanical work! #oerestoration #lincolnv12 #modelk #fullfender #lincolncars #lincolnmotorcompany #rowesrodandcustom

08/25/2019

We can’t wait to unveil these 3 cars at MCACN in November!!!

The Ohio race Hemi projects are progressing along very well. We recently made another follow-up visit to check on the progress and continue the documentation process. These could be the most highly documented and researched pair of race Hemi's ever restored. The research and attention to detail is over the top. These are going to be couple of exciting vehicles to see when the finish product is unveiled to the public this year. We have been excited to have been involved with these vehicle for the past few years. Ten's of thousands of images have been taken of the before and during the restoration phase. I have no idea how many hours we have on the telephone and internet with the owners, restored and Max Wedge and Race Hemi Guru Greg Lane. Stay tuned for additional updates.
#Dodge #RaceHemi #426Hemi #FCA

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08/16/2019

It’s all about the custom details! #beadrolling #custom #fabrication #1961 #ford #f1 #mittlerbros #jameyjordan #restromod

08/14/2019

The @artmorrisonenterprises chassis for the ‘78 King Cobra we’ll be working on soon arrived this morning! #foxbody #kingcobra #widebody #artmorrison