Bill Hines aka the “LEAD SLINGER” and legendary customizer was born in 1922 and died 2016 at the age of 93. He was born with a badly curved spine and was a sickly kid and spent two year in a hospital, but that never stopped him from being one of the most influential car builders and customizers of all time. When Bill was a kid he attended Sunshine Camp; “They put me on a board, put me in the sun in the morning, I would stay there all day, then they would take me out at night. Two and a half years I did that. And it cured my spine, my humpback.” Bill will always be known for his curved back and lighting up that large cigar while he shapes metal. To us Bill is one of those individuals we love posting and talking about. He defines true authenticity. #detroit #V8 #leadslinger #billhines #carbuilder #hotrods #kustomcarculture #americanmuscle