Steve Darnell, the man behind the machine, is a well-known car rebel who restores cluttered vehicles. And it’s not just for a living; repairing and transforming cars is a lifelong passion for him, just like it is for American custom car builder Rick Dore and West Coast Customer co-founder Ryan Friedlinghaus.
Steve was more interested in wrestling as a child, which tempted him to join the school wrestling team. However, his fate was about to change when he met his wrestling coach, Rich Malia.
Rich suggested Steve enroll in an automotive trades program after discovering his aptitude for engineering. Darnell pursued his new hobby by opening Welder Up, a car customization shop with the mission of ‘Bringing Junk Back To Life One Car At A Time.’
Darnell can create any masterpiece from any theme he gets his hands on thanks to his imagination, use of creative materials, and attention to detail. As a result, Steve’s’machine-focused’ business has exploded.
Steve Darnell: Biography, Age, Nationality, Parents
Steve Darnell is a deeply confined machine god, professionally mastered but personally concealed. The car customizer does not like to display his birthday, nor does he seem interested in discussing his upbringing.
Based on his recent photograph, Steve, who stands at a respectable height, appears to be in his 50s. His physical appearance is that of a wrestler, with strong biceps and a heavily strengthened body posture. Furthermore, Steve is not a family talker. He has, however, mentioned some of his family members on social media.
On October 8, 2017, Steve praised his grandfather, Keith Crabb, who survived Pearl Harbor during World War II. In addition, he remembered holding his grandfather’s hands as he took his final breath in his Instagram caption.
Darnell also revealed his close relationship with his big sister, Madison King, in an Instagram post on January 29, 2016. He thanked his sister for being a part of his crazy life.
Relationship Status: Single?
Steve Darnell’s devotion to the machine is bolstered by his personal life, which he shares with his ‘undisclosed’ partner—undisclosed in the sense that Steve hasn’t kept his lovely wife a secret.
Steve co-parents two sons: Chase Darnell and Kash Darnell, who also possess the equal love for machine alike their father. The two brothers are best friends who occasionally interact on social media.
However, Steve is mostly preoccupied with his professional work, which keeps him away from serving his relationship life to prying eyes. Maybe he prefers to keep some information to himself.
Steve Darnell: Net Worth and Career
Beginning as a bicycle repairer for his wrestling coach’s daughter, Steve Darnell gradually gained access to the big wheels, which he customized with his incredible design skills.
Darnell created the set design, costumes, props, and vehicles for the Five Finger Death Punch ‘House of the Rising Sun’ music video with Welder Up.
Furthermore, Steve’s creations have appeared in several national publications, including Hot Rod Magazine, Diesel Power Magazine, Rat Rod Magazine, and Elan Magazine.
What else? His flying business drew the attention of a Canadian production company, which produced Vegas Rat Rods, a Discovery Channel series starring Steve and his Welder Up crews.
Though Steve Darnell’s actual net worth is unknown at this time, it is known that he charges between $80K and $100K for his customization work.
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