since 1964 — spelled with a K
Arizona’s Longest Running Kustom Shop
62 years of hot rods and kustom paint — founded in 1964, in the Valley for over 50 years, in Chandler today. Two generations of Jergers, everything done in-house, and a team that’s small on purpose.
1964
Squeeg opens the doors — Ohio
Squeeg Jerger starts the shop that still carries his name.
1974
Squeeg’s moves to the Valley
The shop lands in Arizona — and has been building here for over 50 years.
The Decades
Paint that made the name
Flames, scallops and metalflake laid down by hand — the kustom paint Squeeg’s became known for.
2016
Builder of the Year
Doug Jerger, second generation, is named GNRS Builder of the Year.
2026
America’s Most Beautiful Roadster
Blue Ribbon, Nicole Baird’s ’32 highboy, wins AMBR at the 76th Grand National Roadster Show — the shop’s third.
from the archive
Sixty Years of Squeeg’s
Funny cars, vans, the Hot Rod Connection truck, and the paint that made the name. Tap any photo to see it full size.
the shop today
341 E Alamo Dr, Chandler
Twenty thousand square feet in Chandler: fabrication, bodywork, kustom paint and final assembly, all under one roof. Full ground-up builds, service on the cars we’ve built, and in-and-out maintenance on any hot rod. Doug Jerger runs the floor; the crew is small on purpose. Open Tuesday through Friday — come by, or call ahead and we’ll have the coffee on.
hardware on the wall
Awards
Shop awards · Grand National Roadster Show
- 2026Triple Gun AwardGrand National Roadster Show
- 2026Von Dutch Award of ExcellenceGrand National Roadster Show
- 2018Triple Gun AwardGrand National Roadster Show
- 2016Builder of the YearGrand National Roadster Show
Vehicle awards
- 2026America’s Most Beautiful RoadsterNicole Baird’s ’32 Roadster “Blue Ribbon”
- 2026Triple Crown Street Rod of the YearNicole Baird’s ’32 Roadster “Blue Ribbon”
- 2026Run to the Pines Builder’s ChoiceBryce Waite’s ’40 Mercury — plus Best Paint and 1st in Class
- 2025GNRS Sam Foose Memorial AwardBill Cromling II’s ’34 Sedan — plus 1st in Class and the Sid Chavers Stitch of Excellence
- 2024Goodguys Street Rod d’EleganceKen Reister’s ’32 Phaeton
- 2020America’s Most Beautiful RoadsterMonte Belsham’s ’32 Muroc
- 2015Detroit Autorama Great 8Dean Osland’s ’59 Rambler
- 2011America’s Most Beautiful RoadsterDaryl Wolfswinkel’s ’34 Roadster
- 2011Goodguys West Coast Custom of the YearJoe Proski’s ’50 Mercury
AMBR contenders built at Squeeg’s: Doug Jerger’s ’32 Roadster (cream & red), Todd Stevens’ ’32 (orange, Hemi), Cole Wolfswinkel’s Shotgun Roadster, and Ken Reister’s ’32 Phaeton.
let’s talk about your build
Book a Build Consult
Full builds, service on the cars we build, and in-and-out maintenance on any hot rod. Talk directly with Doug Jerger about what’s next in your garage — a call or a quick note is all it takes.
or send a note below
- Phone(480) 834-0324
- Emailsqueegskustoms@gmail.com
- Shop341 E Alamo Dr, Suite 1, Chandler, AZ 85225
- HoursTuesday – Friday, 7am – 6pm
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