Nothing says nostalgia like a classic car and no one tells those stories better than the people who lived them. Each episode we ride shotgun through the backroads of our memories talking road trips, music, humor and what may lie ahead for the hobby. We'll meet new folks from across the country, industry insiders and celebrities with amazing tales to tell and a few secrets too! If you're all about horsepower, chrome, reliving the glory days or creating new automotive memories of your own, join award winning automotive journalist and storyteller JP Emerson as we explore the open road and discover what's just beyond the headlights.
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episode 42: Mark Oja Built More Than Cool Rides on Overhaulin’, He Built a Reputation of Excellence
Mark Oja, is an award winning custom painter, known for being the Build Manager, Painter and Builder on Motor Trends hit TV show Overhaulin' show for the final 4 seasons. He also appeared on “American Hod Rod” Wheeler Dealers, and other automotive television shows. Today, his California Speed & Custom offers complete hand built, turn key hot rods, muscle cars and sport trucks.
Oja is a licensed collision repair specialist and refinisher. His Custom Rod Garage restores classic cars, as well as builds, repairs and refinishes custom cars, hot rods and street rods.
In addition to Custom Rod Garage, he owns California Speed and Custom LLC, which is the retail store located in the same building. Hot Rod, Muscle Car Power and Street Rodder magazines have featured Mark's work. Some of the cars that appeared on “Overhaulin’” now are located at the shop.
The company’s website, californiaspeedandcustom.com, features a merchandise shop that includes t-shirts and accessories.
For more information visit:
customrodgarage.com
californiaspeedandcustom.com
Twitter: @markoja65
https://www.instagram.com/california_speed_custom_/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-oja-1725a819a/
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Twitter: @The_jpemerson
email: jp@jpemerson.com
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