We are always asking the question, “What is the future of hot rodding?” This question is often raised and seldom fully answered. In our story here we are asking, “What build style?” Early traditional to a ’60s vibe. A great way to look back and forward is to see how this pair, a ’29 Ford highboy coupe and a ’30 Ford highboy coupe, were built.
Seeking to preserve our heritage as well as fueling our continual desire to move forward, it’s important to embrace younger talents for their insight and energies to see where their generation will bring us.
Such is the case at Gas Axe Garage in St. Johns, Michigan, where first-generation builder Mike Boerema has been crafting traditional hot rods and customs for nearly two decades in the true ’40s to early ’60s fashion. With numerous renowned builds to his credit, the shop also offers an array of vintage speed parts for sale as well as upgrades to existing hop-ups. Recently, his son, John, joined the team, representing the next generation while bringing his own creative vision to the table.
The pair of Model A hot rods laid out across these pages include both
