From Bare Metal to the 2026 ScottieDTV Dirty Dozen! Nichols Paint & Fab 1946 Chevy Hot Rod Truck

Remember that unbelievable bare-metal 1946 Chevrolet Pickup Truck I checked out at Nichols Paint and Fab in Watseka, IL? The one with the seamlessly hidden body modifications that you couldn't even see with the naked eye? Well, it is officially FINISHED, and the wait was worth every single second! In this video, we are live at the 2026 Pigeon Forge Rod Run to check out the completed masterpiece. Not only did Justin Nichols and the crew knock this build straight out of the park, but it also earned a highly coveted spot right here in the 2026 ScottieDTV Dirty Dozen! This isn't just an award-winning custom truck; it's a deeply meaningful, highly engineered tribute build. Justin and the team built this 1946 Chevy for a California Police Officer who was injured in the line of duty. To make sure its owner can fully abuse the asphalt and enjoy every single ounce of what this hot rod has to offer, Nichols Paint and Fab loaded it with specialized accessibility features—including full custom hand controls. Seeing it transformed from raw sheet metal into a finished, gleaming street machine is exactly what the car hobby is all about. The craftsmanship is flawless, the cause is noble, and the final look is absolutely killer. Check it out!!!Ring the BELL!!! Also, please Subscribe to this Channel and Visit ScottieDTV.com for cool new 4K content every week!!! Coolest Cars On The Web!!! Coolest Trucks On The Web!!!

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