Bodie Stroud

American custom automobile designer

Bodie Stroud

Born|

Glendale, California, U.S.

Occupation| Custom auto designer
Notable work| X 100 pickup truck
Website| bodiestroud.com

Bodie Stroud is a custom automobile designer and classic car builder. He starred in Rock My RV on the Travel Network.[1]

## Early life[edit]

Stroud was born in Glendale, California and attended Verdugo Hills High School in Tujunga. While attending school, he refurbished a 1961 VW 18-window Micro Bus with friends. After graduating high school, Stroud attended one year at Pasadena, California's Art Center.[2][better source needed]

## Television and radio work[edit]

In 2004, Stroud appeared on Discovery Channel's TV Show, "Monster Garage", with builder and fabricator, Jesse James.[2][better source needed] In 2009 he won the Ford Design Award, "Best of Show at SEMA" in Las Vegas, with "The Scarliner" 1960 Ford Starliner.[3] Bodie also appeared on "Hot Rod TV" in ‘09 with his 1956 Ford Truck as BS Industries prepared for the Grand National Roadster Show.[4]

In 2010 Stroud used a 494 cubic-inch V-8 engine built originally by Ford for Can=Am racing. An original was used by Mario Andretti in his Holman & Moody McLaren M6B, although he placed no higher than third in those races. Andretti signed the valve cover of Strouds 1969 Ford Boss 494 Mustang, which was on display at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Convention that year.[5] Stroud created a Documentary around this Mustang build, titled, "The Real Thing". It was produced by Julian King. This documentary was chosen and awarded by Vimeo as a "Vimeo Staff Pick".[6] In 2010, Stroud appeared on Jay Leno's podcast, "Jay Leno's Garage", which highlighted his 1969 Mustang. He has since appeared several times on the podcast.[7]

In 2011, Stroud started a Radio Show/Podcast, titled "In the Garage with Bodie Stroud". Stroud has interviewed people both in and out of the automotive industry. "In the Garage with Bodie Stroud" can be heard on iHeart Radio, iTunes and CRN Talk Radio.[8]

Stroud has appeared on "Jay Leno's Garage" and on "Hot Rod TV", he has also been several times on Adam Carolla's Show,"Car Cast".[9]

Stroud was host on the Travel Channel's TV Show, "Rock My RV", alongside Poison's Bret Michaels. "Rock My RV" first aired on the Travel Network in 2013 and included 16 "one hour" episodes. Each week, Stroud and Bret Michaels spent time creating custom RV's for several travelers.[10]

In Spring of 2015, Bodie Stroud Industries' X-100 Pick Up Truck was featured on the Cover of "Classic Trucks" Magazine for June 2015, and also appeared in "Motor Trend" Magazine, as well as "The Detroit News" Newspaper.[11][12][13]

## Patents[edit]

As an engineer and innovator as well, Stroud has patented his line of Bodie Stroud Industries EZ-Aline adjustable tubular control arms to simplify the lives of mechanics, creating a quick solution to an otherwise lengthy process.[14]

## Products[edit]

Stroud is currently offers his line of BSI 1956 "X-100" Pickup Trucks, which are available to order, in three different customized colors. As seen recently in "Motor Trend" Magazine.[12]

He also has a fashion line of tees, hoodies and customized auto parts under the brand "Bodie Stroud Industries".[15]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Bodie Stroud Industries". Retrieved 26 May 2015.
2. ^ a b "Bodie Stroud". IMDb. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
3. ^ Campbell, Christopher. "One Man Realizes His Ultimate '60 Ford Starliner Dream-50 Years After Selling His First". Hot Rod Network. Hot Rod Magazine. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
4. ^ "HOT ROD TV: Blown". YouTube. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
5. ^ Ernst, Kurt (2 December 2012). "Bodie Stroud builds 'The Real Thing' 1969 Ford Mustang". Fox News. Fox News. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
6. ^ "The Real Thing". Vimeo. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
7. ^ Fisher, Lindsey. "Custom '69 Mustang Fastback Featured on Jay Leno's Garage". Stang TV. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
8. ^ "In The Garage With Bodie Stroud". CRN Talk Radio. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
9. ^ "Bodie Stroud & His Custom 1956 Ford F-100". Adam Carolla's Carcast. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
10. ^ "Radio Host Bodie Stroud Joins Bret Michaels for Travel Channel's ROCK MY RV". Broadway World. TV News Desk. 23 May 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
11. ^ "Classic Trucks Magazine". Hot Rod. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
12. ^ a b Udy, Jason. "BSI 1956 X-100 Boasts Classic Ford F-Series Looks, Coyote V-8 Power". Motor Trend. Motor Trend Magazine. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
13. ^ Edsall, Larry. "Classic pickups brought back to life in the fast lane". Detroit News. The Detroit News Newspaper. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
14. ^ "EZ Aline: Easy Adjusting Camber and Caster". YouTube. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
15. ^ "Bodie Stroud & BS Industries Pave Their Own Path". Driving Line. Retrieved 10 March 2015.

## External links[edit]

* Bodie Stroud at IMDb

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