Shop Talk

A Legacy of Quality and Innovation Since 1988

If you have been in this industry for as long as I have then you get to see a lot of evolution in companies and parts. The aftermarket was never what it is today and there are many who did not make it and some that changed and thrived.

Lokar Performance Products is one of those companies with drive and determination and most of all the foresight to see the direction the industry was going. Lokar is certainly a leader in the aftermarket today building quality products right here in the USA with unmatched customer service which I have experience firsthand. Check them out and tell them Smitty's Rod & Custom sent you.

Article by: Allen Smith

Make The Connection

Most people have heard of Ford, McLaren and even Lamborghini but I bet you did not know that a little ol" company from Texas made parts for these brands and much more.

Quik-Latch was started in 2009 with idea to make a two- part connector similar to an air hose coupler. After months of engineering, prototyping and ultimately testing in a harsh racing environment Quik-Latch was born and makes five thousand latches a month now. The latches are made up of seven different parts and everything is done in house at their shop in Texas. Quik-Latch has multiple uses in automotive, RV, marine and construction and comes in many different finishes. Check them out and tell them Smitty's Rod & Custom sent you.

Article by: Allen Smith