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Hot Rod Chassis and Cycle is owned by me, Kevin Tully, and my new partner, Chad Hill. I’m not your run-of-the-mill “master builder” as so many fabricators seem to be today. Not me, I’m always learning, and am far from being a “master” of metal craft. I’ve had my hands in cars and bikes since that meant the pedal kind. I attended the University Of Alaska for Welding Technologies and then to the U.S. Air Force and their Aircraft Fabricators School at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. After that was on to Autofab Racecars where I studied under Mark Constantine and learned all about Gow and monster horsepower. After moving to Illinois, I decided a real Hot Rod shop was lacking in the area, and opened this shop. I’m dedicated to bringing old school craftsmanship and tradition back to today’s hot rodding. As well as providing the garage guy with the supplies most shops won’t sell you unless you want 3 when you need just one. |
| My name is Chad Hill and in 2006 I became Kevin Tully’s new partner at Hot Rod Chassis and Cycle. To give you a little background, I have been a graphic designer/art director at redorchestra in downtown Chicago, specializing in package design and marketing for the last 17 years. My passion is hot rods. I have several, but the 3 you are most likely to see on the road are my 1936 Ford 5 window coupe, 1955 Chevy wagon or my 1967 Chevelle SS convertible. In 2006, I drove the ‘36 coupe to Austin, TX for the Lonestar Round Up car show, and had a great time on the 2400 mile round trip. Our 3rd Friday hang out/cruise, “adult beverage” night will still be in effect. We encourage you to come out and see the new location at 59 Factory Road in Addison. Bring your friends, take a peek in the shop, check out the new store and come hang out with us. Bench racing has never been better. There are some upcoming builds this summer that will be really unique, but let’s face it... The most exciting build for you is YOUR car, and our goal is to get you to that goal as quickly as possible with the quality of work that HRCC has become known for and that you have come to expect. Kevin and I will be working hard to bring you a HRCC that is better, faster stronger... And we hope this is as exciting for you as it is for us. I look forward to my new relationship with HRCC, in doing business with you, and building some bitchin hot rods. |
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We're looking to hire an experienced sheet metal fabricator. Must be able to TIG and think creatively, and work on a team as well as individually. Do you have what it takes? Send MegaBeth an email or call the shop. |
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Ryan "Wowcars" Barton comes to HRCC from a western Minnesota where he grew up with old cars around his dad and uncles. At a very early age, Ryan showed a real interest in Hot Rods. Growing up in the back of his Mom and Dads 1932 Chevy Sedan and scouring back woods junkyards with his uncle, Ryan literally learned to walk at rod runs and car shows. Upon seeing street rods on the street, he would point and shout, “Look at that ‘Wowcar’”. The nickname “Wowcars” stuck and would later become the namesake of his monthly article in Minnesota Street Rod Association’s “LineChaser” magazine. Through these monthly articles, Ryan was able to get very involved in the hobby. After high school, he went on to earn a degree in Graphic Arts, and moved to Fargo, ND to pursue his Graphic Arts career for the next 11 years. In 2005, Ryan was elected North Dakota Street Rod Association Member of the Year, becoming the youngest member to earn this title, an honor for which he is very proud of. His current build is a 1954 Ford two-door Ranch Wagon, a car his sister drove throughout high school. In 2009, Ryan was approached by HRCC to join our team. After some deliberation, Ryan put his house up for sale, packed his bags and said a tearful goodbye to his family and friends to pursue an opportunity to live out his life-long dream to surround himself in his passion everyday. |
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Ryan "Rocket" Shcherman grew up around classic cars and airplanes. This upbringing had a positive influence on his future career choices. One of these resulted in a job restoring P-51 Mustangs at Odegaard Wings Inc. Among other projects, he had a hand in completion of the wings for Bob Baker's Little Rebel and played a large role in the latest rebuilding of the wings for CAF's Red Tail Project. His fabrication skills and passion for the hobby lead to his recruitment as chassis builder at Hot Rod Chassis and Cycle. With his love of hot rods and WWII aircraft, we think he'll fit in just fine. |
| Thanks for look’n us up, and stop by and bench race if you’ve got the time. The shop is always open to everyone. | |
