Meet the Man Who Built a 554 Tribute Coupe from a 4-Door Sedan 👏

Bad Chad November 8, 2025
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In a small, hand-built shop in a rural town lives a car artist like no other: Chad Hiltz aka “Bad Chad”. His one-of-a-kind creations spring from his imagination, a mind that never stops. Isolated and without extra spending money, Chad always had to be creative and resourceful. Using only basic tools and his limitless ingenuity, Chad will incorporate literally anything into his car builds, parts from a boat, airplane, even an old locker. Part MacGyver, part Willy Wonka, if Bad Chad can imagine it, he will find a way to build it. Each episode takes viewers into the mad mind of Chad as the team works together to build some of the most outrageous vehicles ever seen. The excitement is in the journey, watching Chad’s creative mind create one of a kind masterpieces on a workingman’s budget. Official website: https://www.hiltzautoco.com Mailing address: 2671 HIGHWAY 358 CANNING NS B0P1H0

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You know what separates people who want things from people who build them? Work clothes. We stepped into Luke’s garage expecting to check out a few cool cars and instead, we found ourselves face-to-face with a dream in progress. From a four-door sedan, Luke has crafted a 554 drag coupe tribute... powered by a fire-breathing 417 Donovan, Webster heads, Fowler Extreme 871 blower, and a Lenco 3-speed. It’s not just cool, it’s jaw-dropping. And it’s all been shaped with his own two hands, piece by piece. And the madness doesn’t stop there. Sitting nearby is a 1932 Bantam Altered drag car, raw and ready. Up on the hoist, a 1950 Meteor coupe with a tri-carb flathead and 5-speed. And tucked into the shop’s corner? A 1957 Chrysler HEMI, dressed in original Thomson speed equipment, topped with a 671 blower, and an Enderle barn door injector that demands attention. This isn’t some thrown together hot rod motor... this is mechanical art, preserved and prepped, just waiting for its next life. And here’s the kicker: it’s for sale — $30,000 CAD. Considering the scarcity, the period-correct details, and the absolute presence this motor has in person... it’s honestly a steal. But the best part wasn’t the cars, it was Luke. Quiet, humble, relentless. A guy who puts his work clothes on and gets after it. 👕 MERCH: www.hiltzautoco.com 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS! 📲 FOLLOW US: www.facebook.com/badchadcustoms If you enjoyed watching ⬇️ subscribe, leave a comment and hit the like button https://www.youtube.com/c/badchad Purchase merchandise here ⬇️ https://www.hiltzautoco.com Follow us on social media ⬇️ https://www.facebook.com/badchadcustoms https://www.instagram.com/badchadcustoms https://www.facebook.com/macintyrejn https://www.instagram.com/___jolene Mailing address ⬇️ Hiltz Auto Co. RR3 Canning, NS B0P 1H0 Contact us ⬇️ [email protected] #badchad #ford #custom #paintprep #paintingcar #painting #suspension #lowered #fender #roofchop #barnfind #hotrods #customcars #carshow #hotrodcruise #hotrods #cars #classiccars #badchadcustoms #rustrepair #car #carshow #hotrod #hotrodsandmusclecars #trucks #automobilerepairshops #rust #rustmobile #wheels #antiquecars

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