Get ready for an exclusive look at a true show-stopper from the 2025 Pigeon Forge Rod Run! We caught up with one of the most talked-about builds on the Parkway: "8 Ball 33," a jaw-dropping custom 1933 Hot Rod that's pure rolling art.
This isn't your average kit car. "8 Ball 33" is an all-steel masterpiece, a ground-up custom build from the visionaries at Ron Corder Customs. You've probably seen photos, but video doesn't lie—this thing is on another level. We get up close to show you the details that photos just can't capture, from its flawless, deep black paint to the subtle-yet-perfect "8 Ball" motif that gives this rod its legendary name.
Inspired by a classic Darrell Mayabb PPG poster, this 1933 Ford Coupe was brought to life with old-school soul and modern-day precision. Check out the perfect, aggressive stance, achieved with a hand-built boxed frame and a custom dropped '41 Ford I-beam axle. The attention to detail is staggering. The body has been meticulously channeled, and the craftsmanship is evident in every single custom, hand-built steel panel.
But what's under the hood? We'll show you. Powering this street rod is a classic '55 Chevy 265 V-8, breathing through a custom exhaust that provides the perfect rumble echoing through the Smoky Mountains. Paired with a smooth Powerglide transmission and a '41 Ford Quickchange rear end, this hot rod was built to cruise.
Join us as we follow "8 Ball 33" through the sea of thousands of classic cars at the Pigeon Forge Rod Run. See it holding its own among the best of the best, from the LeConte Center to the endless cruise on the Parkway. If you love traditional hot rods, all-steel builds, and the incredible atmosphere of the Pigeon Forge car show, you CANNOT miss this video.
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