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CTP MAY 2025 Parts 01

New Products – Classic Truck Performance’s Picks for 2025

Hurricane A/C Heat & Defrost System for 1988-94 Chevrolet & GMC Trucks Old Air’s Hurricane Heat Cool & Defrost Systems are for 1988-94 Chevrolet and...
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Part 2 High School Hauler: 1964 Chevy C10 Project

By Carson Reed   -   Images by the Author & Rob Fortier From early on my dad and I talked about things we would do to...
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Chevy Concepts — 1968 Camaro Convertible

Artwork by Tavis Highlander   -   Instagram @tavishighlander   -   tavishighlander.com Owner: Dave Bragg Builder: Bent Custom & Performance Inc. This Camaro project has been finely tuned just about...
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Vintage Hot Rodding At its Best In This 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Michael Christensen When discussing the concept of having or building an “early hot rod,” we often refer to the...
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Period Correct Gassers Battle at the Knoxville Dragway

The Southeast Gassers Association prides itself with authenticity and a healthy dose of “wow” factor, thanks to a fraternity of like-minded drag racers who...

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Nostalgia Nationals

Paying Homage to Drag Racing History in Bowling Green By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author If you’re a fan of nostalgia drag racing,...
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Chevy Concepts — 1968 Camaro Convertible

Artwork by Tavis Highlander   -   Instagram @tavishighlander   -   tavishighlander.com Owner: Dave Bragg Builder: Bent Custom & Performance Inc. This Camaro project has been finely tuned just about...
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Period Correct Gassers Battle at the Knoxville Dragway

The Southeast Gassers Association prides itself with authenticity and a healthy dose of “wow” factor, thanks to a fraternity of like-minded drag racers who...
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Part One of Installing a Vintage Air A/C System on a 1957 Chevy

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by the Author Let's face it, cruising around in a classic Chevy should be an enjoyable experience, but as our...
001 1969 Chevrolet Camaro in stunning blue custom wheels set against a scenic desert backdrop

Smooth and Simple Pro Touring 1969 Camaro

By Nick Licata   -   Images by Luke Munnell John Camp’s love for cars started early on. “I was 12 years old when I began helping...
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The Chevy Two Step Paul Tholey’s 1967 Chevy Nova

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author It turns out 1971 was a good year for young hot rodder Paul Tholey. The fresh-faced mechanic...
001 Fully assembled engine with individual throttle bodies polished aluminum components and high performance features

Old School 427ci Chevy Small-Block Build With Inglese Eight-Stack Injection

By Jeff Huneycutt   -   Images by the Author The venerable first-generation Chevrolet small-block has been out of production for decades now. Since then, multiple generations...
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Parts Bin – All Chevy Performance’s Parts Picks for 2025

New Wheel Studs ARP, renowned for engine-related bolts and studs, also offers high-performance wheel studs for competition and street use. Made from 8740 chromoly steel...
001 1965 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport red parked near a vintage train station custom wheels restored exterior

Big-Block 1965 Chevy Impala SS

By Nick Licata   -   Images by NotStock Photo John Trigg got started in the hot rod scene by spinning wrenches on cars back in his...
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Day at the Museum

Tri-Five Chevys Converge at the Lions Automobilia Museum By Darr Hawthorne   -   Images by the Author Been wondering why there seems to be a Tri-Five era...
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Latest Content - All Chevy Performance

001 Fully assembled engine with individual throttle bodies polished aluminum components and high performance features

Old School 427ci Chevy Small-Block Build With Inglese Eight-Stack Injection

By Jeff Huneycutt   -   Images by the Author The venerable first-generation Chevrolet small-block has been out of production for decades now. Since then, multiple generations...
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How to Properly Set Up Your Starter Motor for Proper Performance

By Jeff Smith   -  Images by the Author Starter motors are kind of like the guy behind the counter at the auto parts store. When he’s...
001 1966 Chevrolet Corvette blue side profile GT racing graphics Sunoco branding and period correct race look

Tribute 1966 Corvette Restomod

By Nick Licata   -   Images by Jason Matthew Frank Antonaccio’s background as a retired auto technician has afforded him the knowledge and expertise making him...

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01 young builder sitting inside the cab of the 1964 Chevy truck project

Part 2 High School Hauler: 1964 Chevy C10 Project

By Carson Reed   -   Images by the Author & Rob Fortier From early on my dad and I talked about things we would do to...
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Jason Fonte’s 1973 Chevy C10

By Rob Fortier & Jason Fonte   -   Images by Tim Sutton After three decades of being a photojournalist, one of my favorite parts of the...
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A-Pillar and Rocker Repairs on a First-Gen C10

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by the Author Whether you find yourself restoring a classic truck to its original spec or you're building a full-custom...
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Paint Run Repair

By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman   -   Images by the Author It’s often said that the best painters are those who can fix their mistakes. As a...
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Fabian Musuraca’s Afterhours 1967 Chevy C10

By John Machaqueiro    -   Images by the Author When you have a fulltime job during the week chances are you don’t bring any aspect...
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Flaming River 1973-1987 Chevy/GMC C10 Rack and Pinion Conversion, Part 1

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author Back in February of 2022, we introduced you to Flaming River’s direct bolt-in 1967-72 C10 cradle-mount rack-and-pinion...
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Classic Trucks Galore at the 74th Annual Sacramento Autorama

By John Gilbert -   Images by the Author Produced by Rod Shows, the 2025 O’Reilly Auto Parts Sacramento Autorama, now in its 74th year, serves...
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01 Technician aligns TREMEC transmission to V8 engine with bellhousing adapter

Setting up a Hydraulic Clutch

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography By Jason Scudellari   To paraphrase Eli Wallach’s character, Tuco Benedicto Pacífico Juan María Ramírez, in the movie The Good, the...
CTP MAY 2025 Parts 01

New Products – Classic Truck Performance’s Picks for 2025

Hurricane A/C Heat & Defrost System for 1988-94 Chevrolet & GMC Trucks Old Air’s Hurricane Heat Cool & Defrost Systems are for 1988-94 Chevrolet and...
00 A fabricator welding a replacement cab corner on a classic truck

Repairing Rust in a Chevy Pickup Cab

It’s rare indeed to find a vintage pickup that doesn’t suffer from the ravages of rust in one place or another. Very often corrosion...
01 1957 Chevy pickup laying frame deep concave wheels tucked rear fenders stance build

The Premier Street Rod/Rob Chesson SINsational 1957 Chevy

By Fuelish Media We’ve all marveled over the truck builds unveiled by Premier Street Rod in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and that trend continues with...
01 1949 Ford F1 – Silver with a modern stance polished wheels and a custom engine bay on display

2024 Mooneyes HRCS: Yokohama, Japan’s Finest Hot Rod & Custom Show

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author For the second, maybe even the third, time since I started attending Mooneyes’ annual Hot Rod &...

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They’re Almost Here – Goodguys Pre-Event Info for Des Moines and Columbus

It’s a great time of year for hot rodders (especially those in the Midwest) as Goodguys Rod & Custom will host two of their...
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The Andy Brizio 1915 C-Cab

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By the Author & the Roy Brizio Collection While attending this year’s Grand National Roadster Show, we made our obligatory...
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How to Build an Award-Winning 1932 Ford Chassis

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography by Jessica Roach There’s an old saying that beauty is only skin deep—but nothing could be further from the truth...
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59th L.A. Roadsters Father’s Day Show & Swap

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By The Author It’s Father’s Day weekend, and in Southern California that means you can count on spending some time...
01 Technician aligns TREMEC transmission to V8 engine with bellhousing adapter

Setting up a Hydraulic Clutch

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography By Jason Scudellari   To paraphrase Eli Wallach’s character, Tuco Benedicto Pacífico Juan María Ramírez, in the movie The Good, the...
01 1932 Ford Roadster in deep burgundy featuring a minimalist highboy stance with black steel wheels and chrome hubcaps

Vintage Hot Rodding At its Best In This 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Michael Christensen When discussing the concept of having or building an “early hot rod,” we often refer to the...
01 Custom aluminum floor and roll cage in a 1932 Ford Roadster

Reinforcing a 1932 Ford Roadster Body

By Gerry Burger   -   Photography By Jessica Roach It’s one thing to stroll through the aisles of the Grand National Roadster Show or wander among...
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Goodguys Wrapup: The 2nd Grundy Insurance Mid-Atlantic Nationals Presented by R&M Performance

By Todd Ryden   -   Images by the MR Staff Goodguys took on Delaware’s Monster Mile over the weekend with a full lineup of hot rods,...
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Air Conditioning Tips and Installation for Your Hot Rod

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography By Brian Brennan, Ron Ceridono & Courtesy of Vintage Air https://youtu.be/u15jGNhEwAA?si=mQkZxaPTQ9brPQ99 When it comes to passenger comfort, one of the most...
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002 Side view of the 1957 Chevy showcasing its sleek body lines and polished wheels

Big-Block-Powered 1957 Chevy 150 Restomod

By Nick Licata   -   Images by Chadly Johnson Gary Hogansen has been working on cars for as long as he can remember—it's practically all he's...
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LS Powered 1936 Ford Pickup

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Tommy Koppinger Pickup trucks and hot rods are synonymous with the “horse and buggy.” It’s hard to imagine enjoying...
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They’re Almost Here – Goodguys Pre-Event Info for Des Moines and Columbus

It’s a great time of year for hot rodders (especially those in the Midwest) as Goodguys Rod & Custom will host two of their...
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Ed Pink, Legendary Engine Builder & Hot Rodder, Dies at 94

By Brian Brennan Ed Pink, renowned in the racing world as "The Old Master," was born in Los Angeles in 1931. Almost as soon as...
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Modern Roddings New Products for 2025

Hood Hinges for 1968-70 Dodge Chargers Auto Metal Direct (AMD) has introduced new Trunk Lid Hinge Pivot Arms specifically designed for the 1968-70 Dodge Charger,...
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Installing a Headliner in a 1970 Chevy Nova

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography By Brian “Tuck & Roll” Brennan Bell Auto Upholstery is remarkable for a variety of reasons; they not only handle...