Famous Pinstriper VON HOT ROD

Born in California, Von Hot Rod grew up around hot rods and racing cars. His dad Ben, “The Rod Father”, was a sprint car driver and drag racer from the 50s and 60s. When Von was born his father stopped racing and started building kustom cars and hot rods.
That’s when Von caught the hot rodding bug, and he has spent his life immersed in the California hot rod scene.
For the past two decades Von Hot Rod has dedicated his career to professional pinstriping, kustom art and kustom kulture events, including Von Hot Rod’s Pinstriper Reunion and Von Hot Rod’s Pinstriping Circus, a traveling show that helps raise money for charities.
With a list of accolades, endorsements and hot rod products as long as your arm, the Von Hot Rod name has become synonymous with what’s cool and old school.
0:00 - Intro
8:38 - 1939 Plymouth Coupe Street Rod Interview
10:56 - 1942 Mercury Coupe Hot Rod Interview
13:29 - 1942 Merc Coupe Hot Rod Drive
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S17E22

[@heavychevy383]

vons not only a great artist but hes also a great guy ...ive got the privilege of getting to hang out with him on several ocasions (weve got a mutual friend) & hes the real deal! ...great interview! god bless ya bro

[@phillipshin1355]

Great video 👍

[@BuildNStuff86]

The guy is a legend. It's funny that his cars aren't pinstriped.

[@wwolfe07]

I thought the same thing.

[@hotrodray6802]

Try to listen more carefully next time. 1) monochromatic street rod 2) his father's car (replica)

[@hotrodray6802]

The maroon shoebox built 30 yrs ago "like a high school kid with little money"... no $ for striping.

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Just like the doctor's kid is always sick and the mechanic's car is always broke

[@welcometotheinternet4215]

Truly genuine guy! He did some pinstriping on my uncle’s car back in 1995

[@w.e.n8030]

Von awesome!

[@johnpossum556]

One of your best videos yet. What a guy, what a legend.

[@tertessa]

Nice Cars!!

[@ftguyftguy]

Hot Rod...we miss you here in norco. You had some great car shows at your place. A couple of your guest signed my car at one of your shows. Great tribute to you that Dennis did.

[@justmike2944]

Never heard of this guy. Glad you brought him to my attention . I was going to say something stoopid about the square headlights in the Plymouth. But nevermind...Thanks Dennis

[@jhuntosgarage]

VHR is a class act.

[@PerformanceEngines]

Cool guy. Any negative comments will be from jealous people that don't appreciate the guys amazing talent

[@redneckoleptic1813]

WELL, NO I CANNOT DO IT MYSEKLF!!! But, I've seen dozens that can and like in my other comment just used better "knee pads"! Does great work no doubt but, doesn't impress only the people never seen it before!!!

[@kennethwise7108]

Great job Dennis and crew! THANKS!!!

[@brahimbouhaddi9683]

Bravo 😎👍👍👍

[@wwolfe07]

Great guys!! I got to meet them a couple or so times. Very friendly!!

[@richardolson5880]

Class act. Lots of history. A book would be cool! Great interview and video!

[@vintagecarnews5899]

yes

[@luciferspal]

I truly love all of your videos.

[@RandySchartiger]

very cool! I have those same hubcaps on the Merc my dad had from when I was a child.

[@Mnpctech_Giveaway_PC_Mods]

Somebody needs to find that interview Recording with the legends!

[@ftguyftguy]

Hey Dennis, next time you see my 57 check out one of your original "Certified Car Nut" decals on the windshield. That has to be at least 20-years old maybe older. Make your way to Bowling Green in august and I'll be there racing at the Tri-5 Nationals.

[@thomasryan8218]

He's a cool guy.

[@timsacco6g694]

Never heard of this guy but he seems like a pretty cool cat

[@bulldoggep]

Hammer👌⚡👍

[@furai-ingfalc-kuru8149]

Love the Merc. Need to find some chrome moulding like on its waist line for my Falcon

[@hotrodray6802]

The adhesive plastic roll stuff looks really good for about 3 yrs while you are hunting stainless. Kinda like tape pinstipes... few people consciously notice the difference... and they accept the look. 😎

[@furai-ingfalc-kuru8149]

@@hotrodray6802Hey Ray! yeah i've got ab¥ut 10m of 20mm chrome mould tape used to to replace the shabby old stock bumper moulds already, but was hoping to find something with a little style. Its an Australian EB Fairmont from the 90s. I did find someones making a chrome/black mould with end spears to suit late stock 70s Holdens/Toyotas trims though which is tempting to use

[@hotrodray6802]

Excellent. Bravo. Dennis, have you done a Winfield or one with "The Lead Slinger" Bill Hines (deseased) interview? Please consider doing more interviews of the past/ current legends.

[@alexk7405]

What really struck me is the photo at 5:11: Back in the day, they all wore suits.

[@jime386]

somewhere... I have a flying eyeballl

[@stevekafka]

I have one of three huge “Flyin Eyeballs done by Dutch, mine is the only one that is signed, and I also have his shop refrigerator from the Bruckers,with al new late model internals, along with a thirteen year restoration on the Von Dutch Bus, all for sale…

[@manominisdiecastartesanais3239]

Maninho Miniaturas2 🇧🇷 like 👍

[@MrTurboRotary]

How come no pinstripes on his cars?...did I miss something?

[@hotrodray6802]

YES you did. Listen carefully next time.

[@titanicwhiz]

That picture is wayy older then 40 years ago... this must be old episode.

[@rolladex6514]

The picture is 60+ years old. Dennis's mind is just 20+ years out of wack. It happens

[@titanicwhiz]

@@rolladex6514 Oh haha okay. Thanks!

[@hotrodray6802]

2019 - 1958 = ??

[@SelectCircle]

I can pinstripe in my sleep.

[@mexicanspec]

I am not sure if even the owner knows, but those instruments and push buttons are from a 1963/1964 Chrysler, not a 1959. The styles were very different

[@scootergeorge9576]

Sorry but never heard of him. Have heard of Roth and Von Dutch though...

[@donnlowe9129]

Never heard of this guy. But I have heard of Mitch Kim who is a tremendous striper from Oregon.

[@michelevitarelli]

His name is Hot Rod?

[@MyClassicCarTV]

Yup.

[@hotrodray6802]

What is the problem ??

[@pierredecine1936]

Very strange - no pinstriping on either car ???

[@MyClassicCarTV]

That is kinda interesting. 🤔

[@pierredecine1936]

@@MyClassicCarTV I sent you an email ...

[@fastinradfordable]

Is a photograph still rare if its on the internet?

[@1silvervespa]

Earned his Stripes a bit differently !!! Fun stuff .

[@williammorales3871]

🥰🙏✌️✌️🍻😎🌅🍻🍻🇱🇷

[@filthbomb]

"VON" hot rod ??? ......totally not ripped off from Von Dutch ...... heh, ....but hey, whatever

[@hotrodray6802]

listen again. that was explained.

[@filthbomb]

I DID listen ... and as someone with a modicum of self respect, I would not ripoff the " VON Dutch " moniker to describe myself, ... I don't care if the man himself annointed me with it ...but hey that's just me ....by the way "hot rod" is an EXCELLENT artist and pinstriper. ..i shouldn't even give a crap, quite frankly, because my wife who knew Ken personally Is sure he woulndt care either

[@bestamerica]

' oh no... what wrong with blue car... dont have a safety front bumper... dont have 2 seatbelts

[@hotrodray6802]

Find a new hobby

[@redneckoleptic1813]

I'm NOT impressed as I've seen a twelve year old girl do amazing jobs also!!! And, as dozens of others!!!! He just used better "knee pads" then the rest!!! BUT, GREAT WORK! NO, I have no talent in doing this((((( But, I paint and lead body's!!!

[@hotrodray6802]

Find a new hobby

[@redneckoleptic1813]

READ ABOVE/FIRST COMMENT AGAIN! Or, you can't take a little bitter honesty WITH a compliment(because it's there!)!??? So, cry me a river and get over it please it's one opinion!

[@1silvervespa]

Belive he got to Halifax N.S. same year Dennis came too ..... Wild travels huh guys.

[@luciferspal]

I truly love all of your videos.

[@vintagecarnews5899]

you will like mine too check