SR-71 Build Inspiration

August 13, 2018
Shiftin' GearZ

Our SR-71 Rapid Tool Express demands some custom metalwork on the body so that we can incorporate themes from the legendary airplane and blend it in with the “existing DNA” of our panel van. Stacey talks about his approach to this build and where he gets his inspiration for this build.

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SR-71 Rapid Tool Express

1959 Ford Panel Truck

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