2024-04-09 11:46
I ordered these stirrup steps on October the 26th, 2023 from Archetype Racing. At the time of purchase, they had stated on their website that there was up to a 8 week wait before shipping. A… Read More
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2024-03-19 22:17
In this video, I’m installing some OEM roof rails as well as a Tyger cargo basket on our 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. I’ve researched numerous alternatives for extra cargo spac… Read More
2024-03-03 23:07
In this video, we’re installing a CURT 1343 Class 3 trailer hitch on our 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. This install would’ve been a whole lot easier if we were installing it on a… Read More
2024-03-03 01:32
Links to all products in the description. In this video, I’m installing VOSWITCH JL400 in the grab handle of our 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. The install is very straight forward and c… Read More
2024-02-15 00:42
This isn’t going to be a detailed video, I’ve already done this before. If you want something more detailed, click the link in the description. In this video, I’m replacing… Read More
2024-01-14 21:19
This is a pretty short video outlining some addons and mods to our 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon that were added during it’s second 1000 miles on the road. If you have questions concerni… Read More
2024-01-13 17:07
We’ve added a few more upgrades to our 2023 Gladiator Rubicon over the past month or so. We’ll have a new video coming out very soon to explain each upgrade, where we purchased i… Read More
2023-12-16 17:54
Hope you enjoy another little side project! This one sort of goes in line with the VW Carburetor Light that I did a couple of months ago. This time, I’m using a damaged Bosch .009 dist… Read More
2023-11-16 22:05
This is a pretty short video outlining some addons and mods to our 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon that were added during it’s first 1000 miles on the road. If you have questions concernin… Read More
2023-10-28 16:16
In this video, I’m reviewing SPL LED Lighting LED flog lights for our 2023 Jeep Gladiator. I did not purchase these lights, they were sent to me from SPL Lighting for me to review and… Read More
2023-10-21 16:13
Finally got around to doing another custom! It’s a kind of tradition to do one around the beginning of the holiday season. For this custom, I’m taking this very green Matchbox VW… Read More
2023-10-13 19:24
Just a few upgrades that we had done this week. We got the driver and passenger side front windows tinted to match the factory rear tint along with a strip on the windshield. Didn’t kn… Read More
2023-10-04 12:54
After some consideration, I decided to trade our 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland for a 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. No major mods planned for the Rubicon, for now, we just plan to enjoy it. Sta… Read More
2023-09-05 21:58
Had some spare VW parts laying around, decided to make a project out of them. In this video, I’m taking this horribly tuned Chinese 30 pict 3 carb clone and turning it into a night lig… Read More
2023-08-29 21:25
I’ve been wanting to do this for many years now! It’s time to get rid of the garage door that has been such a thorn in my side and replace it with barn style doors. It was a fun… Read More
2023-08-13 23:04
As you have probably noticed, there have been some substantial changes to our website over the past couple of days. We had to make these changes to keep up with the ever growing changes with… Read More
2023-05-26 20:22
If you need to get rid of the pesky STOP/START light on your display, it’s time to replace your AUX battery. I’m not going to go into great detail on this process because there a… Read More
2023-05-26 20:17
A little different video this time. I’m finally getting an opportunity to answer questions that have been asked of us over the years. Hopefully, this is an opportunity for you to get t… Read More
2023-05-13 19:36
When I was doing the fender chop the other day, I thought it’d have a more finished look with a little edge trim around the parameter of the fenders. After trying a couple of things th… Read More
2023-05-06 00:02
In this video, we’re doing a fender chop on our Jeep Gladiator. I’ll be replacing the OEM fender liners with Wolfstorm fender liners and replacing the OEM DRL LED lights with the… Read More
2023-04-17 21:49
This project has been over 5 months in the making. Seemed to always be something preventing me from finishing it and still, it’s not 100% complete. It’s not my favorite by a long… Read More
2023-04-03 23:41
In this video, I’ll be installing Rugged Ridge Window Visors. These are not the acrylic, see thru visors. These are solic, matte black. I’m very pleased with the fit and the fina… Read More
2023-02-05 18:06
This is something that I’ve been wanting to do for a couple of years, but just now getting around to it. I wanted to replace the OEM JEEP emblem on the tailgate of our Gladiator with a… Read More
2023-01-31 18:34
The Corgis now have their own Youtube page. Hopefully we’ll have a bunch of “shorts” uploaded soon. Be sure to check it out and subscribe to their page!
The post The C… Read More
2023-01-20 00:46
This is just a quick follow up to my previous video, installing an aftermarket carb. I installed it right out of the box, making no adjustments. Since then, I’ve driven it about 50 mil… Read More
2023-01-15 01:15
This is something that I’ve been wanting to do for a couple of years, so now is the time. I want to replace our OEM Solex carb (which is working just fine) with an aftermarket, no name… Read More
2023-01-06 21:45
A couple of really cool additions to the collection. A Jada Toy Story Woody and VW T1 Bus. I believe it’s 1:24 scale. And another Jeep Gladiator to add to the collection. A Matchbox Ju… Read More
2023-01-02 14:58
During one of my weekly, winter cold starts, I noticed that the fuel pump on our 1968 VW Beetle was leaking. Don’t know if it was just worn out or if it failed to the extreme cold weat… Read More
2022-11-07 13:25
Thanks to Lenora, Shauna and Jordan, they were able to pick up the 2022 Hot Wheels VW series for me. They’re a great addition to the collection.
Hot Wheels 2022 Volkswagen Series Se… Read More
2022-10-22 23:23
This custom will be just a bit different. Instead of working with the typical 1/64th scale, I’ll be working with a 1/32nd scale diecast VW Beetle. This Beetle has been sitting in a bar… Read More
2022-10-13 12:22
I’ve tried numerous products over the years to restore black trim and paint. Some work ok, others just suck! I had an old timer tell me years ago about a product that would do the tric… Read More
2022-10-12 16:31
Become a Patron and receive 2 Kentucky Hot Wheels decals!The post New Vinyl Decals For Patrons first appeared on House Of Boyd Read More
2022-10-12 16:31
New custom is about 90% complete.The post New Custom Is Almost Finished first appeared on House Of Boyd Read More
2022-10-12 16:31
New video upload tonight. A ’48 Matchbox Willys Jeepster!The post New Custom Matchbox ’48 Willys Jeepster first appeared on House Of Boyd Read More
2022-10-12 16:31
Many of you have asked about the bottle caps on our J C Higgins cooler. Here are some pics and a small explanation.The post J C Higgins Cooler Flare first appeared on House Of Boyd Read More
2022-10-06 13:00
A little something for the Halloween season. Enjoy..
The post Greenup County Mothman Part II first appeared on House Of Boyd Read More
2022-09-23 09:56
A while back, I was challenged to create a Hot Wheels version of our 1968 VW Beetle. Though the body styles are different and working with detail at the 1:64th scale is incredibly hard, I th… Read More
2022-09-05 19:35
Sorry this one took so long, I kept putting it on the backburner and never thought I’d get it finished. But here it is, not one of my best and not one of my favorites, but it was still… Read More
2022-08-21 20:28
I’ve been wanting to do this mod for a very long time and I finally got around to doing. I installed 1967 VW Beetle reverse lights on our 68 Beetle a few years ago. Since then, I wante… Read More
2022-07-31 03:36
Last week we decided to do some re-arranging throughout the house. This meant cleaning out one of our closets. This particular closet was full of diecast that haven’t seen the light of… Read More
2022-06-22 11:50
I love these ’52 Chevy truck castings even though they’re missing any interior. I took this one and made it a farm wrecker, adding a hoist, winch and even a interior. It was a fu… Read More
2022-06-14 10:07
Just an update video to our pond renovation that we did last summer. Some things have changed, but for the most part, everything is the same. All of the relocated plants survived and it&rsqu&hell…Read More
2022-05-28 22:44
Put this latest custom together over the past few days. Testing some new tools and techniques. Very pleased with the way it turned out.
The post Abandoned Hot Wheels 1967 Chevelle first… Read More
2022-05-15 04:14
Install a new winch on the Gladiator over the weekend. Turned out to be a much longer process than anticipated.
The post Jeep Gladiator Winch Install first appeared on House Of Boyd Read More
2022-05-02 00:18
Weather was a bit crappy this weekend, so I decided to get a custom out in 2 days. I had this Mini Cooper laying around and thought it’d be a great candidate. I’m very pleased wi… Read More
2022-04-18 14:36
This will probably be my last Gladiator for some time. I’ve already done a couple, but this was my first Matchbox Gladiator and my second custom installing headlights. Hope you enjoy t… Read More
2022-04-11 00:15
If you’re like me, I’m sure you’ve tried many different products over the years to maintain or restore the black trim on your vehicle, whether it be painted metal or molded… Read More
2022-03-18 23:52
Pulled the trigger and decided to upgrade the OEM tail lights with Oracle LED tail lights. They’re much more streamline than the OEM tail lights and I’m very pleased with the loo… Read More
2022-03-12 01:40
Just a few Jeep Gladiator diecast that we’ve added to the collection. It’s taken about a year to gather what we have so far. Always on the look out for new diecast.
Jeep Gladiat… Read More
2022-03-11 23:27
I made this decal for the fender vent area. I’ve included the original .png (with the correct size) and the driver side and passenger side template for the cameo silhouette. If you don… Read More
2022-02-09 00:59
After months of research and decision making, Gladys finally gets her new wheels and tires. I decided to go with the Fuel Beast wheels, 17×10 with a -18mm offset and 35×12.50 tir… Read More
2022-01-07 09:49
Saw this one on Ebay and for the price, I had to jump on it. This was one of my favorite die cast cars when I was a kid. This one is in excellent condition!
Matchbox Piston Popper Super Fa… Read More
2021-12-26 02:25
11 down, 5 to go! My daughter, son-in-law and grandkids found me a Custom Cougar to add to our sweet sixteen collection. Only a few more to go now!
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2021-12-12 19:52
The filter is still working wonderfully. However, we’ve had some issues with the local wildlife stealing our fish! We’re taking measures to hopefully rectify the issue. We’… Read More
2021-11-23 00:56
This is the first time that we’ve done this, so I’m doing it on the recommendation of others. Preferably a local company that’s trying to get there name out there. I’… Read More
2021-11-18 11:14
Been thinking about this for a while, decided to pull the trigger. This is the 3 piece bumper that I installed months ago that was ordered off of Amazon. 3 piece bumper install: https://yout… Read More
2021-11-11 11:29
Trying some new techniques here using LED’s. I want to incorporate some new ideas into a larger project over the winter months. Even though there is nothing special about this custom… Read More
2021-10-30 01:47
Trying a different weathering technique with this one. Really like the way that it turned out. Watch the video to see how I did it. If you enjoy the video, please be sure to give it a thumbs… Read More
2021-10-11 10:38
This VW bus came in a variety pack that I bought a while back. It’s a nice casting, but being Maisto, it doesn’t have an interior or windows. I thought it’d be a good candi… Read More
2021-09-28 12:34
Lenora has been wanting a windmill for some time now. She found the windmill head that she wanted, we just had to build the rest. We’re very pleased with the way it turned out.
Th… Read More
2021-09-23 02:12
This project took a lot longer to get released than anticipated. Just had too many other projects going on around the house. It was a lot of fun and I’m very pleased with the way that… Read More
2021-09-23 02:07
Just a 3 week update video that was requested. Very happy with how this project is maturing. The new grass is growing and the filter is working beautifully. Since the last video, I’ve… Read More
2021-09-13 10:44
We finished everything that we had intended to do with the pond area for this year. We’ll see how everything looks come spring time and I’m sure we’ll add some more plants… Read More
2021-09-03 10:58
So we decided that it was time to expand our pond area and clean it up a bit. After 7 years, this little area has grown out of control. We’re increasing the size of the pond, relocatin… Read More
2021-08-22 02:12
Here are just a few new items added to our collection, plus one very special one. Hot Wheels 2015 Retro Entertainment BJ And The Bear Thunder Roller.
I’ve been looking for this one… Read More
2021-08-16 10:47
Part 2 of the off road lighting install. All parts used are listed below. Please be sure to give this video a thumbs up if you find it useful. Also, please consider subscribing to our channe… Read More
2021-08-04 10:28
This past weekend, Lenora and I went to Chillicothe Ohio to visit a couple of shops there. No new Hot Wheels for the collection, but we did pick up some sweet Lesney Matchbox series cars alo… Read More
2021-07-25 04:01
Been wanting to do this for a while. Finally found the lights that will work for me! Enjoy the video!
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2021-07-20 12:20
Took a Maisto Jeep Gladiator and a couple of parts off of a Hot Wheels Jeep Gladiator to create this latest custom. Hope you enjoy the video, be sure to give it a thumbs up and consider subs… Read More
2021-06-18 10:56
This one took a lot longer than anticipated, had many other projects going on. The goal was to make this 8 Crate ’55 Ford Wagon look like its been sitting in a field for 30 years, just… Read More
2021-06-12 03:34
As much as I like our Jeep Gladiator, I hated the huge plastic bumper that came on it. I’ve been eyeing the 3 piece Mopar steel bumper for many months, but the cost of the bumper is ou… Read More
2021-05-25 00:10
Picked up a few new ones for the collection. Well, I picked up 2, my daughter picked up 1 and my wife picked up 2. I’m going to use on of the white Gladiators for an upcoming custom pr… Read More
2021-05-08 01:53
Picked up a few new Hot Wheels over the past couple of weekends. Nothing special, but still pretty cool.
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2021-04-29 01:51
Used the spare parts from the previous custom to take this one in a totally different direction. I’m very pleased with the outcome. If you enjoy the video, please be sure to give it a… Read More
2021-04-13 23:10
I’ve needed to do this for a while now and today, the weather was nice enough to come up with a plan. Basically, the way that I’ve had my surfboard mounted to the roof rack neede… Read More
2021-04-11 13:29
Finally got around to finishing this custom over the weekend. With other projects going on and lost parts, this one took forever. It’s average, nothing special, but I’m pleased w… Read More
2021-04-06 01:54
Really like the look of these guards, so I picked them up on Amazon for around 40 dollars. They’re not plastic, they’re powder coated aluminum. Install took about 18 minutes. I c… Read More
2021-03-21 21:26
Remember, drink responsibly! Some of you have asked about the bottle caps on our J C Higgins cooler. Yes, they’re all beer bottle caps and no, I didn’t drink all of them. Some we… Read More
2021-03-06 23:57
Lenora picked up these 2 Barbie anniversary ’14 Corvette Stingray’s in 2 different blister packs. Don’t know the full story on these yet, so I’ll have to do some rese… Read More
2021-03-05 01:44
Replacing our Black Horse Off Road Light/Roll Bar for the 3rd time. Let’s hope that 3rd time is a charm!
Replacing A Rusty Light/Roll Bar On Our 2020 Jeep Gladiator">Replacing… Read More
2021-02-23 23:14
Lenora had bought this Redline Thunderbird for me for Valentines Day along with the Beach Bomb Too, but had been stuck in shipping for almost 2 weeks. It finally arrived today and it looks a… Read More
2021-02-23 12:27
Very happy with how this one turned out. Be sure to give the video a like if you enjoy it! Read More
2021-02-14 15:43
The Beach Bomb Too (VW Bus) is actually a 1969 and not part of the original 1968 Sweet Sixteen. We’ve got 9, only 7 more to go Read More
2021-02-13 23:24
Lenora picked up another vintage redline for our collection. A 1969 Hot Wheels Beach Bomb. It is in excellent condition and has the original surf boards! Thanks to my awesome wife! Read More
2021-02-13 01:33
A couple years ago, we stayed in Gatlinburg, Tn. for a few days. While there, we visited Alcatraz East, a museum for notorious crime figures. While there, we visited the 1968 VW Beetle of se… Read More
2021-02-10 12:56
After only 6 months, I’m having some issues with my Black Horse Off Road roll/light bar! Rust is starting to develop under the paint in various locations. I’ve contacted the comp… Read More
2021-02-09 00:15
I’ve got about 98% of all content restored, everything is backed up just in case I run into this issue with Godaddy again. I’ll work the next couple of days to find and restore… Read More
2021-02-06 19:16
(Originally posted May 2017) Between last night and this evening, I got a lot done on the deck lid wall light. Got the shelf stained and sealed, it turned out exactly the way that I wanted i… Read More
2021-02-06 19:15
(Originally posted May 2017) I got the LED strip installed on the inner part of the deck lid that will provide back lighting. A friend of mine had ordered a bunch of these on Ebay, so he gav… Read More
2021-02-06 19:12
(Originally posted May 2017) I’ll just leave you guessing with this pic. But Ill tell you this.it will not go on a car. It will have a lot more rust on it when I’m finished. It w… Read More
2021-02-05 23:03
Until I have time to “restore” all of the popular posts, you can visit the Web Archive to find what you’re looking for Read More
2021-02-05 18:24
Unfortunately, GoDaddy destroyed our website again and they do not have a recent backup. Therefore, I’m starting over and I’ll eventually try to add some missing posts that were… Read More
2021-01-09 00:00
Adding yellow tint to the Gladiator fog lights Read More
2020-10-31 10:51
Wanted to make a 1:64 scale representation of our 2020 Jeep Gladiator. This is a new Hot Wheels release that gave me a good start. The casting was very rough though and the original paint wa… Read More
2020-10-23 22:19
2020-10-06 20:29
Recently rebuilt and cleaned a Solex 34 Pict 3 for a friend. Video below! Read More
2020-10-02 21:00
Just some interior additions to our Jeep Gladiator Read More
2020-10-02 20:58
Some of the latest diecast that we’ve added to the collection. Really love the detail on The Big Lebowski Beetle and the 1960 Coca Cola VW Delivery Van. I’ll have more to add ver… Read More
2020-10-02 10:00
Install of the Black Horse Roll/Light bar and N-Fab Nerf side steps Read More
2020-09-28 07:30
Starting to gear up a bit for the 2020 Halloween season. Started with this custom Hot Wheels 1965 Mustang. Still experimenting with new weathering techniques and materials. I may have gone a… Read More
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