Behind the Scenes at Scott’s Hotrods 'N Customs

Back in the June ’22 issue of Classic Truck Performance, we gave you a not-so-little sneak peek at Brian Schutte’s ’51 Chevy currently under construction at Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs, in Knoxville, Tennessee. As promised, here’s the follow-up, with a healthy dose of info from the metal magician responsible for all the beautiful work, Kenneth DeKiserre.

Firewall

The firewall was completely cut out and remade in the stock location, but with a small ¾-inch recess for the Wegner Automotive LS3 to push the engine back ever-so slightly to gain extra clearance for a larger radiator and the pulley system. Then I laid out a design with blue fine-line