Labour of love pit stop for hot rods recreated from real life

Once in a while you see a build that not only looks great, but simply blows it out of the water, combining great details and huge playability potential. This build by Andrea Lattanzio of a famous hot rod workshop is surely one of them. What brings this place to life are the small details scattered around, such as the electrical poles and the junkyard at the side.

MOONEYES headquarters - Santa Fe Springs CA | exterior

Andrea tells us a little history of the Mooneyes Headquarters, where gearheads and hot rod modders hang out to get their repairs and mods. Today, Mooneyes is still located in Santa Fe Springs, California, where it’s been since 1962. The builder is obviously a huge fan, and has painstakingly recreated the full workshop layout inside.

MOONEYES headquarters - Santa Fe Springs CA | interior

The build inside showcases two vehicles, one of which is the iconic shop pick-up truck. The other is a hot-rod which is likely undergoing an upgrade. I suggest actually taking a moment to soak in the all the little details inside and out, from the American flag to the electrical conduits and the 50-gallon drums.

MOONEYES headquarters - Santa Fe Springs CA | exterior

MOONEYES headquarters - Santa Fe Springs CA | exterior

MOONEYES headquarters - Santa Fe Springs CA | top view