Shop Tour Continued: Page Three
Dagel's Street Rods

One of the shops that was on Overhaulin' was Dagels Street Rods. They built the Cherry Nova. Gary Dagel is one down to earth dude. He said if they asked him again to do a show, he would have to decline. He has gotten so busy that they can't afford the time. I could have hung out with him for hours. They were moving some cars around to make room for another awesome ride. I know how hard it is just moving my 4 cars and motorcycle around my garage and driveway. Imagine the logistics of moving around a couple of dozen cars in and out of your shop.

Gary is from Montana and admits to moving to California for a healthier business climate. He has a drive to succeed and have fun doing it. Apparently the small town in Montana that he is from isn't kind to those who do well. I must say it is good to have him here. His work ethic is unparalleled and he is very modest about the success that he has had. As we talked about his favorite type of client I can understand exactly what he means. Gary appreciates a client who may not know a bunch about cars and trusts Gary to interpret a style best for them. He has proven to be able to do that with the work he has done recently. His daughter runs the store out front where they sell their signature cross-member for Model A frames. They also have this small aquarium with this big gold fish that Gary has trained to come to him.

Go to: Page Four; Coddingtons Hot Rod Shop

In their storefront is an example of their Super X Crossmember Kit.

You can buy this ALL-STEEL truck body at Dagel's Street Rods.

You can contact all the shops we toured by visiting their links on Page Eight