
''Ol' Skool Rodz'' is a bimonthly magazine that has been published since 2003, first by Geno DiPol and Koolhouse Publications, and then by Murphos Publishing in
Buda, Texas since 2019. The magazine features topics such as
Kustom Kulture lifestyles,
pin-ups,
rat rods
A rat rod, as usually known today, is a custom car with a deliberately worn-down, unfinished appearance, typically lacking paint, showing rust, and made from cheap or cast-off parts. These parts can include non-automotive items that have been re ...
,
custom car
A custom car is a passenger vehicle that has been either substantially altered to improve its performance, often by altering or replacing the engine and transmission; made into a personal "styling" statement, using paint work and aftermarket ...
s, and artwork. Its articles are often written in a humorous and irreverent style, and it has documented the work of leading
custom car
A custom car is a passenger vehicle that has been either substantially altered to improve its performance, often by altering or replacing the engine and transmission; made into a personal "styling" statement, using paint work and aftermarket ...
builders such as
Bo Huff.
The publication is known for setting fashion and hairstyle trends in the Kustom Kulture scene. The magazine is based in
New Jersey.
It has a widespread cult following in the
Kustom Kulture scene and is considered (along with ''
CK Deluxe
''CK Deluxe'' (also known as ''Car Kulture Deluxe'') is a magazine published by Geno DiPol and Koolhouse Publications, featuring Kustom Culture lifestyles, Pin-Ups, Hot Rods, Customs, and Artwork. This magazine has a huge cult following in the US a ...
'') an authoritative view of this
subculture
A subculture is a group of people within a culture that differentiates itself from the parent culture to which it belongs, often maintaining some of its founding principles. Subcultures develop their own norms and values regarding cultural, poli ...
's lifestyle.
References
External links
Ol' Skool Rodz Website
Automobile magazines published in the United States
Bimonthly magazines published in the United States
Kustom Kulture
Magazines with year of establishment missing
Magazines published in New Jersey
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