Chris Carlson Hot Rods | Premium Custom Builds & Restorations | Mulvane, KS
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Custom Hot Rods & Award-Winning Restorations

Nationally Recognized SEMA Featured 100+ Builds

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Excellence

Award-Winning Craftsmanship Since 2003

Chris Carlson Hot Rods is a nationally recognized full service hot rod shop located in Mulvane, Kansas. We specialize in custom builds, hot rods, muscle cars, restorations and street rods. Our business is based on integrity, quality work, and a commitment to excellence.

We combine old school flair with cutting edge technology. Blending your ideas with our expert knowledge results in a one of a kind, top quality car. We offer a wide variety of projects, from economical builds to national award-winning show cars.

Our 15,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility houses a professional, talented crew of expert employees experienced in all aspects of custom work. We’ve completed over 100 complete builds, and our work has been featured at SEMA, Barrett-Jackson, and has had award-winning runs on the ISCA circuit.

100+ Complete Builds
15,000 Sq Ft Facility
40+ Years Excellence
Custom hot rod showcasing expert craftsmanship at Chris Carlson Hot Rods
Featured Builds

Recent Projects

Award-winning custom builds and restorations showcasing our commitment to excellence

1949 Buick SEMA build with custom metallic paint and flush mount LED taillights
SEMA 2015

1949 Buick Custom

Featured in the NAPA/Martin Senour Automotive Finishes booth at SEMA 2015. Complete custom fabrication with kandy paint, custom LED taillights, and award-winning craftsmanship.

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1969 Camaro custom build with luxurious plush interior and showroom finish
Custom Build

1969 Camaro

Stunning first-gen Camaro featuring premium plush custom interior, flawless paint finish, and meticulous attention to detail. A perfect blend of classic muscle car heritage with modern comfort.

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1935 Chevy classic hot rod build with traditional styling and expert restoration
Classic Build

1935 Chevy

Beautifully restored classic Chevy showcasing traditional hot rod styling with period-correct details, expert body work, and timeless craftsmanship that honors automotive heritage.

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SEMA 2014 1966 Mustang build showcasing custom fabrication and show-quality finish
SEMA 2014

1966 Mustang

Iconic first-gen Mustang featured at SEMA 2014. This build demonstrates our commitment to excellence with extensive custom fabrication and show-car attention to detail.

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SEMA 2013 1940 Ford Pickup build with classic hot rod styling and custom details
SEMA 2013

1940 Ford Pickup

Classic 1940 Ford Pickup featured at SEMA 2013. This build showcases traditional hot rod styling with modern craftsmanship and period-correct details executed with precision.

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1947 Cadillac custom build with luxury styling and expert craftsmanship
Custom Build

1947 Cadillac

Stunning 1947 Cadillac showcasing the perfect marriage of classic luxury and hot rod performance. Features exceptional paint quality and meticulous restoration of iconic vintage styling.

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What We Do

Complete Custom Services

From ground-up custom builds to specialized fabrication, we handle every aspect of your project in our state-of-the-art facility

Complete Custom Builds

Turn-key hot rods from concept to completion. We bring your vision to life with award-winning craftsmanship.

Restorations

Muscle cars, classics, and period-correct restorations executed with meticulous attention to detail.

Custom Fabrication

Chop, channel, section work and complete chassis fabrication. Expert metalwork and modifications.

Paint & Bodywork

Custom colors including metallic, pearl, kandy & suede finishes. Show-quality paint and flawless bodywork.

Mechanical & Performance

Complete mechanical work, drivetrain installation, and custom stainless exhaust fabrication.

Chris Carlson Hot Rods shop interior showcasing professional workspace
Custom hot rod project at Chris Carlson Hot Rods
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SEMA Featured Multiple Years
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Barrett-Jackson Showcased Builds
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Everything In-House Full-Service Shop
Services

Our Specialties

  • → Complete custom fabrication and chassis work
  • → Chop, section & channel body modifications
  • → Custom paint (metallic, pearl, kandy & suede)
  • → Complete mechanical work and stainless exhaust
  • → Custom carbon fiber parts and molds
  • → Complete turn-key hot rods and customs
  • → Front & rear end installation

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