Rik Hoving | Custom Car Photo Archive's guestbook

JOOS JOAN

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:13:48 GMT

Hello Rik, looks like you have a huge interest in custom cars , life can be so beautfull .Keep up the splendid good work .

Dennis Caudell

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:11:03 GMT

Hello Rik, have admired your contributions to the old car hobby, both real and scale, for many years and just wanted to say thank you. I'm just finishing a 1/25 Westergard style 36 Ford with the R&MCM body that you mastered and it's turning out beautifully. The stuff you've done in connection with Norm never fails to blow me away, he gets all of my money whenever I see him at a swap meet! Hope to meet you some day and extend my thanks in person. You are much appreciated in model hobby! Best Regards, Dennis Caudell

david arellano

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:53:27 GMT

The colorized version of the Jessy lopez ford coupe custom helped decide on the color for my '48 ford custom...candy green,I will send you a pic or two when finished,mid 2010.Thanks for sharing all the pics.

Tom Reed

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:15:04 GMT

Rik,

Thank you sooooo much for all the hours I have blissfully spent on your site.

Kustoms Rule!

Denny

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:01:59 GMT

Hey i wanted to thank you for all the info on chopping the 1951 chevy business coupe. It will be my winter project to lower the top 4/12" thanks again for the info. Denny

Wheel

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:53:53 GMT

Hey Rik

Ik neem aan dat je nog nederlands spreekt... Ik heb en '50 merc en was eigenlijk benieuwd of jij geen lijst hebt van 49/51 mercs hier in ons kikkerlandje..
Rij je trouwens ook een Merc??

greetzzz Wheel

Kustom Bob

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:55:31 GMT

Rik,
Really enjoy your Kustom Kar site . I was wondering if you had any photos of any of the Kustom Kars built by Frank & John Balzano from Bristol, Rhode Island
U.S.A.. I remember his own personal car, a 1956 Ford Victoria full Kustom,
Beautiful car! He built Kustom cars for two of my friends , one a 1953 Ford 2Dr.&
the other a 1951 Chevy 2Dr. He also did some work for me on the 1954 Olds. hardtop I had at the time.
Would like to see some of his work on your web site.
LATER!!
Kustom Bob ( member of the Shifters car club )
Attleboro, Mass. U>S>A>
1959 - 1961

Joel Davis

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:26 GMT

Rikster- I can't thank you enough for the time and effort that you have put into the creation of your Custom Car Photo Archive. It is truly an online treasure. I am so glad that the work of customizers past and present can be showcased and organized so well. I look forward to what you have yet to give the Custom Car world. I also hope to someday see my work in your archives for others to enjoy. This alone is a motivating factor large enough to push for a quality of craftmanship that I must strive for. Thank you again and best of luck in the future!
Joel Davis
Fargo, ND USA
"Pinstriper40" on the HAMB

Valeri67

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:19:35 GMT

Rik, thanks for your great story about Hirohata Merc!
As you know, I'm working on a model.Your photo is a big help for me. Thanks very much!

Jan Emory Wilson

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:37:12 GMT

Rik,

What an amazing site! I am Neil Emory's daughter (Valley Custom) and my brother Gary just sent me your website. Thanks so much for all your hard work.

Paul

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 16:30:17 GMT

First off just wanted to say thank u for the site. Thats some dedication bud. I have never found 1 site that had every kustom worth seeing in one place. From the founding fathers of kustoms to the new guys keeping the spirit of hot rods alive. Thank u again.

Bdamfino

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 07:35:42 GMT

Rik, Thank You for researching and continuing to bring the past of customizing to new generations to yet light a torch! I could waste days studying your archives!!!

Tonyhackett22278

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:42:12 GMT

HI RIK YOU THINK THAT I CAN USE SOME OF YOUR PICTURES TO PUT ON SOME OF MY AVACATURS TO HELP YOU GET THEM OUT THERE SOME MORE IM ON 3 BOWLING LEAGUS ON LINE ON POGO PLEACE LET ME KNOW THANK YOU TONY IM NEW IN FOTKI .

tony hackett

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:30:57 GMT

HI RICK YOU HAVE A LOT IN HERE.I JUST PICK UP A 1950 MERK. IN MAINE ITS NOT REAL BAD HAVE A LOT TO DO THIS MAN I GOT IT FROM HAS SOME 49S 50S A LOT IN HIS YARD OLD TRUCKS HOT RODS TO MUNCH TO SAY .BUT IF YOU COULD KEEP ME IN MIND THAT IF YOU FIND ANY MERK.PARTS THAT I MITE USE PLEACE KEEP ME IN MIDE THANK YOU.

TUFFTIN

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:27:33 GMT

Left some comments for you and I E-mailed a pic of Walt Leeman's Chevy with a new paint job.
Mike

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 03:05:05 GMT

Kool pics, seen a pic of me ol FC on there!!!

TUFFTIN

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:38:02 GMT

Rik. You finally made it to my site. I'm still uploading pictures. Probably half done or better. Hope that you enjoyed it.
Mike Shelley

Lyndog

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:49:12 GMT

your resessed headlights are the bomb...I've been looking for the same set up with the chrome rings for my 57 ranchero I'm customizing...Any help on how you made this work would be apprieciated...thanks ..great car..Lyndog

Mark Landsman

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:55:28 GMT

Dave Cunningham's daughter Karen linked me to your sight. It is almost like getting back the 600 car mags I bought in the50's and 60's that my mom threw away{They were collecting dust).
Warm regards and thanks,
Mark

Jerry W.

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:37:01 GMT

I totally enjoyed the pictures and reading. Thank you. It is a great site.
I'm building a 1960 Impala Kustom 2dr. Hdtp.. I've got the grill and dash to complete before it is finished. Yes this is my dream car. I have waited 40 years for this true kustom car. I built it on my computer front to back, inside and out.. It has 27 body changes and 45 visual changes on the car. Of course I think it is the perfect car. It is the best of both worlds. It has style, and good lines of design, and great new interior. But it also has a custom performance 502, T-400/GearVenders tranny, and a Currie Industries third member drive-train.

I didn't just paint it glitzie colors, and add 22 inch wheels and call it a custom car. Like alot of folks do now days.

If you'd like to see a picture or two of it when it is finished. I'd be glad to share that with you.
Mean time thanks again for having the web-site. Jerry W.