Building a custom vehicle is no easy task. It takes time, patience, the wherewithal to stick to a plan, money, possibly switching shops, more money, and finally, a lot more money. And while you may think we’re overexaggerating, trust us, we’re not. You see Hemmings is currently building a wicked little all-wheel drive sled in the form of a 2023 Dodge Hornet. Why a Hornet you ask? Well, we dig em’, they’re quick, and while in stock form they may seem a little pedestrian, we knew differently, which is why we dove in headfirst an decided to film an entire build series around it. (*Coming soon to the Hemmings YouTube Channel) On this episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ Mike Musto sits down with Ryan Douthit to talk about the trials and tribulations on everything from design and performance modifications to old school metal fabrication and automotive customization.