Cruising through the second day of SEMA 2026, we knew we’d see some cool things if we stopped by our friends at Scoggin Dickey Parts Center. A familiar name in the GM performance world for decades, Scoggin Dickey’s booth, much like the company, is a mix of cool parts, cool folks, and the general hot rod vibe every enthusiast enjoys being a part of. Luckily, we strolled up just in time to see them pull the wraps off Rutterz Rodz’ exceptional ‘BaleAir’ build.
Named for its owners, Dick and Trudy Bales, the 1962 Chevy is a stunning example of what happens when classic styling meets modern hot rod craftsmanship. Built with a roster of world-class components, the car takes everything we love about the early ’60s Chevrolet design and gives it a fresh personality without losing the character that made these basic street bruisers so desirable in the first place. And considering the car would be featured in the Scoggin Dickey booth, we had a pretty good feeling there was something equally interesting waiting under the hood.
Rutterz Rodz
In case you’re not familiar with Rutterz Rodz, they’re the shop out of Bristol, Tennessee, that’s spent the past year lighting up the show scene with that stunning, LT4-powered ‘57 Cadillac Eldorado. Yeah, that one: the killer custom with the magnetic glovebox that, in addition to winning Street Cruiser of the Year at Triple Crown of Rodding, recently earned the Goodguys Custom Rod of the Year Award. As you might imagine, BaleAir is every bit as slick and timeless as that exceptional Caddy.
LS Powah!
As you might’ve expected, the Chevy’s smooth power was provided by Scoggin Dickey Parts Center, in the form of a 490 horsepower LS376 V8. That mill sends thrust through a 6L90 6-speed automatic transmission, which flows to a 9-inch rearend. That drivetrain rides a full Roadster Shop chassis, which is bookended by Baer brakes, sweet Forgeline wheels, and Michelin diamond back tires.
By Design
The car’s custom cockpit, crafted by Paul Atkins, takes the coveted simplicity of 1960s automotive design to a new level. The driver monitors vitals through full Dakota Digital telemetry, which is backed by American Autowire wiring. Turns come courtesy of a Flaming River column. Passengers stay cool thanks to Vintage Air conditioning and tunes provided by quality Memphis Audio. And the whole getup, originally penned by Eric Brockmeyer Design, reflects a sea of silky Surventis two-stage.
SEMA is packed with incredible builds, but Rutterz Rodz’ BaleAir is one of those cars that makes you stop and appreciate the details. Wrapping timeless styling around a slick custom interior and a 490-horsepower LS376, this Chevy is everything a modern hot rod should be. We can’t wait to see what Rutterz Rodz has up its sleeve for next year!
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