From Model Cars to Custom Classics: The Art of Randy Borcheding
About this episode
Randy Borcheding of Painthouse shares insights into his custom car painting business, discussing his unique approach to paint jobs and the artistry involved in restoring classic vehicles. He highlights notable projects, including a 1970 Cougar and a Hudson pickup truck, and emphasizes the importance of 3D printing in modern restorations. The conversation also touches on the challenges of working with diesel trucks and the significance of mentoring young talent in the automotive industry. The episode is filled with humor and camaraderie among car enthusiasts.
Randy Borcheding of PaintHouse offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of high-end custom car creation, where artistry meets engineering in spectacular fashion. His latest masterpiece – a 1970 Mercury Cougar convertible finished in a custom "Short Bus Pearl" yellow – recently claimed Best Custom at the Craig Bierman show and is headed to the prestigious Triple Crown event in Nashville.
What makes Randy's approach unique is his blend of traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. The Cougar represents a "what if" concept car that Mercury never built – a convertible version of their Eliminator performance package. Beyond its flawless paint, the car features extensive 3D-printed components including the entire dashboard, console, and trunk panels. This revolutionary technique allows classic cars to integrate modern conveniences while maintaining period-correct aesthetics, fundamentally changing restoration possibilities.
Behind every build lies a deeply personal connection. As Randy explains, many clients are "rebuilding a memory or something, a hole in their life they never had or could afford." These emotional investments transform projects from simple restorations into rolling tributes that fulfill lifelong dreams. After three decades in business without formal training, Randy now focuses on mentoring young talent, emphasizing that passion and desire form the foundation upon which technical skills can be taught.
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Toyota Crown
"... best custom there and we're on our way to triple crown in Nashville. We can we can have from now. Now th..."
Chevrolet C10
"... convertible in assembly right now we've got a 67 C10 truck we're painting body working and painting fo..."
Oldsmobile Cutlass
"...hat else you're working on. We're working on a 68 cutlass convertible in assembly right now we've got a 67 ..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"...edan a 67 firebird convertible and we've got a 69 Corvette a T top car that is about to go to a poultry so t..."
Pontiac Firebird
"...uple in a poultry right now a 55 Chevy sedan a 67 firebird convertible and we've got a 69 Corvette a T top c..."
Dodge Road Runner
"...ah it's a moment. I forgot to mention we got a 68 road runner. You may see a pink fender over here that's out o..."
Mercury Cougar
"...could they could recreate that I'll be darn. This cougar is a prime example of it Brent at Skulk Garage he..."
Ford Mustang
"...tor so it's a supercharged V8 out of the O4 Cobra Mustang which was a two year power plant it's very unique..."
Chevrolet Nova
"...or so it got a little play on words. Yeah I had a Nova in high school best friend of mine had a cougar h..."
Buick Skylark
"...er panel there it looks very similar to the Buick Skylark. Yeah I can see that."
Ford Mustang GTD
"...it's recalled. As a follow-up to its new $325,000 Mustang GTD high-performance sports car."
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