NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann take the podcast to Pomona, California for Day 3 of HOT ROD Power Tour West 2023! The guys chat with Hollywood Hot Rods Owner, Troy Ladd, about where it all began, the "One-Day Hot Rod", how he built Hollywood Hot Rods, Road Thrash in 2008, his creative process, behind-the-scenes
 stories from the Gauntt Coupe & Mulholland Speedster builds, firing customers, working with other shops, working with clients, and HOT ROD Power Tour West! Learn more HERE : ➡️ https://bit.ly/49quxOS



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0:07 - About today's guest - Troy Ladd.


0:53 - Welcome to Moviefone!


2:44 - Where it all began - the business plan.


7:39 - The One-Day Hot Rod!


11:50 - Rivets!?


16:04 - Genesis of Hollywood Hot Rods.


20:28 - Road Thrash, 2008.


22:49 - Scope of HHR's style.


27:09 - Troy's creative process.


29:14 - The Gauntt Coupe, '32 Roadster.


30:15 - The Mulholland Speedster.


35:22 - Behind the business.


36:41 - Firing customers.


38:15 - Friends & Frenemies.


42:18 - Timelessness of Model A's & Coupes.


45:44 - 3D Printing?


48:33 - Working with Clients.


55:23 - HOT ROD Power Tour West!


 


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