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Von Hot Rod Valdez is a lifelong hotrodder who has become a legend in pinstriping. You’ll find him at car shows throughout the country, and the world, sharing his story, his passion, and his art with the automotive and motorsports industry. Born into an automotive family his father Ben was known as “The Rod Father” and Hot Rod eventually created his own hotrod shop in California, a business he built over 20 years before selling it to focus solely on pinstriping and taking this cool art form to the mainstream public. He is a speaker, a teacher, a mentor and is known as “The Master of the Fine Line.” He has appeared on numerous television shows around the world and been the honored guest at many domestic and international car shows.
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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths. -Proverbs 3:5-6
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Von tells about the challenge of not diversifying his business.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
1950 Ford Business Coupe
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Don’t give up!
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
Von’s father and Von’s wife
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Show Car Dreams, photos from the collection of Bob Larivee, Sr.
How to Chop Tops, by Timothy Remus
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Share your passion for cars with a younger generation.
SHARE THE INSPIRATION
Your opinion matters and I will greatly appreciate your support.
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