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o build a great car, you need to come up with a great plan. Having a build blueprint will ensure that the result winds up looking the way you envisioned it. With a pro-touring build, all the various bits need to work together not only to hit the mark in terms of handling and performance but also in terms of style. There’s a fine line between a cutting-edge design and one that will look dated in a few years. Actor and comedian Kevin Hart loves his hot rods and had several of them debut at the 2023 SEMA Show in Las

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