Jeff Hobgood is a certifiable bad ass. He races a kick ass 1941 Willys Gasser pickup that is mint-o-licious as Brian would say, and on top of that he is an amazing automotive artist. His medium is a little strange to some of us, because it’s wood, but what Jeff “The Woodman” Hobgood can do with wood is truly amazing. He builds scale replicas, automotive inspired art, tables, and much much more.
If we could, we’d have about 30 different pieces of Jeff’s art in our house. In fact, one of Jeff’s customers told him “I’ve never been able to put anything car related in the house until my wife saw that model of my car you built. Now it sits right in the living room!”. Yeah, his stuff is that cool.
Jeff has been friends with the gang at Ridetech for years, and Jeff’s work can be seen throughout Ridetech owner Bret Voelkel’s office and home. Hell, we’d seen Jeff’s work for years before actually meeting him, but last summer we were lucky enough to come visit him and see what his shop is all about. As a guy that is into welding and metal work, a lot more than wood working, I can still tell you that his place is impressive. He does every bit of work himself, including all finishes, paint, etc.
We’re featuring a bunch of Jeff’s work below. Take a look at the details and raise your hand if you want one of his piston tables. I do! I do! Or how about the giant O2 sensor? And when you watch the video below, you’ll be amazed to find that Jeff doesn’t use any CNC machines to do any of his work. He’s a master of the lathe and mill, but this is truly hand made.
If you want more info on the stuff that Jeff builds, or want him to make something custom for you, just visit his website, TheRealWoodman.com
where you’ll find all kinds of other stuff he builds like Signs, Trophies, and Jewelry boxes. Plus, if you’ve got a Woodie or any antique car in need of wood restoration, Jeff can handle that too.
If I owned this Henry J replica I would put a shelf over the TV and forget about everything else in the room.
And I can’t decide whether I like the front or back better!
How bad ass are these? I want several. When Daphne saw them she said we needed them. I want small versions as barstools.
Check out the details. The pin, rings, rod bolts and everything are there.
You are going to laugh, but this 36″ long O2 sensor is so detailed its one of our favorites. Built for Wagner OEM parts in St. Louis, it now sits on prominently on their board room conference table.
Yes please! Brian is going to lose his mind when he sees this thing.
Trophys, Tables, Signs, Jewelry boxes, and much more more.
And the real truck that Jeff races as often as possible. We dig it.
Jeff “The Real Woodman” himself, in a rare moment where he’s not covered in saw dust.
Wow! That is some beautiful artwork. Major tallent there.
I love the cars he does . The piston tables etc … very cool .. but not my thing . And I think I’ve either seen his work .. or someone else’s very similar [ the cars ] at a gallery in Vail CO . Hmmmn .. Regardless … me wants ! Wonder if he has any VW micro buses in his catalog ?
Two Thumbs Up !
Just looked over his site . To heck with the VW Micro Bus idea … i want one of his hot rod Woodies ! Quite apposite if’n you ask me 😉
Wow… the coupe is certainly a full weekend worth of effort…
The fit and finish on it is better than most real stuff.. unbelievable talent
Have known Jeff and Holly for 20 some years, and while obviously talented, they are truly wonderful people as well. Proud to be considered their friend.
Kudos to the Woodman!
If some of these so called hotrodders would pay half as much attention to detail on real cars as this guy does on models there would be a whole heap better quality hotrods on the road.
I love his work. I might see if he’d do a model of my 32 Chrysler for me.
A resounding AMEN !!! ….. +1 !!! … and what ever other positive accolades you can think of !
And yeah … I’m hitting the guy up to see what my crazy dream rod done in wood might cost . A Willys JEEP wagon … with woody sides … and a ski rack on top … a bit off the wall I’ll admit … but I’ve had one in my head for years now .. so …..
Go for it man. Both the car and the model.
One of the things I enjoy most about the Street Rod Nationals in Louisville is the time I get to spend with the Woodman and Hot Rod Holly. I’ve also known them for 20 years and they are very cool people. Jeff’s talent as an automotive artist is second to none!
I was the very first to purchase a piston table work of art from “the woodman”…frankly, it was “an honor”…the piece is amazing…and when you tour Big Daddy Don Garlits museum…yes…his work is there too.
Renoir, Michael Angelo, ….and others…Dickey Betz in his prime…when he played for the Allman Brothers Band…that is the company of poeple…that Jeff Hobgood “can hang with” in my opinion…all of which are masters of their artistic expression…
And Connie Kalitta…wasn’t bad either…
All the best,
Charley Hobgood, Sr.
incredible
I need a piston table for my office!
Beautiful work, and incredible craftsmanship.
Damn I want that ramp truck!
Jeff is a true artist and I am so excited to visit and see him, his masterpieces and shop where trees are turned into cars. See you this summer Jeff and Holly Cousin Phyllis