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001 arp wheel studs

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...
03 1957 Cameo truck custom bodywork flush panels high end restoration

From Pro Street to Street Cruiser, Jason Graham Turned Mark Fuqua’s 1957 Chevy Cameo...

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography It was back in 2011, I believe, that my cranky old buddy John Jackson first (photographically) introduced...
01 Custom 1951 Chevy pickup with bare metal bodywork widened fenders and aggressive stance

The Scott’s Hotrods ‘N Customs 1951 Chevy, Part 9: Windows & Roof

By Kenneth “Stress Ball” DeKissere   -   Images by Camren Beattie I think even from the beginning we always knew that we wanted to flush mount...

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001 Technician sanding door panel gaps in a restoration shop with an orbital sander

Creating Perfect Door Gaps on a 1966 Chevelle Wagon

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by Taylor Kempkes Old cars have personality, which means each one is a little different. Tolerances weren’t as precise...
001 arp wheel studs

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...
001 lions museum tri five car show

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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1970 Chevelle — Chevy Concepts

Artwork by Tavis Highlander   -   Instagram @tavishighlander   -   TavisHighlander.com Builder: Ironworks Speed & Kustom (Bakersfield, CA) With the Legacy Series of spec-built Chevelles, Ironworks Speed &...
000 Chevy II Nova LS3 engine build with restored body and high performance crate motor installation

Young Gun Builds His First LS Engine

The corniest and most overused story title in the book for a car magazine is “It’s a Family Affair” but sometimes you just have...
003 1966 Chevrolet Nova Gasser straight on front view with a clear display of its dragster inspired aggressive look

Gasser Style 1966 Chevy II Nova SS

By Dave Wallace   -   Images by Patrick Lauder Unlike most of us, Shane Jackson has none of the usual regrets about letting his first Chevrolet...
001 Sanding cracked fiberglass surface with a rotary tool to prepare for repair

1977 Nova Fiberglass Bumper Panel Repair

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author Accidents happen, and we all know that fiberglass body panels can be quite fragile. While fiberglass...
002 1969 Chevy Camaro front angle bold grille rally stripes and modernized lighting

Pro Touring-Style 1969 Camaro

By Nick Licata   -   Images by Michael Christensen Quite a few noteworthy milestones went down way back in 1984. Worth mentioning is the debut of...
000 AN fuel fitting installation on stainless steel fuel line detailed assembly guide

How to Build and Run Fuel Hard Lines

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by the Author Plumbing a fuel system on a new build or after an engine swap can be a daunting...
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Latest Content - All Chevy Performance

003 1966 Chevrolet Nova Gasser straight on front view with a clear display of its dragster inspired aggressive look

Gasser Style 1966 Chevy II Nova SS

By Dave Wallace   -   Images by Patrick Lauder Unlike most of us, Shane Jackson has none of the usual regrets about letting his first Chevrolet...
000 Close up of motor oil being poured into an engine filler opening silver and red cap visible

11 Facts You Need to Know About Engine Oil

By Jeff Smith   -   Images by the Author If you ever feel the need to enliven a conversation among gearheads during a bench racing session,...
001 1966 Chevy Nova deep blue paint chrome grille polished wheels and modern custom upgrades

Pro Touring style 1966 Chevy II

By John Machaqueiro   -   Images by the Author In the matrimonial realm it is a safe bet that most things are best when shared. It...

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01 1976 Ford F 150 two tone red and white lowered stance classic pickup

Patrick Kendrick’s 1976 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author “I’ve had a love affair with classic cars and trucks for as long as I can remember,”...
00A Slammed 1948 Chevy 3100 Matte brown paint wire wheels and a fully bagged stance

Air Lift Performance 3H Adjustable Ride Height Control System

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Taylor Kempkes Way back in 1994, back when I’d just begun my career in the magazine industry, I picked...
03 1957 Cameo truck custom bodywork flush panels high end restoration

From Pro Street to Street Cruiser, Jason Graham Turned Mark Fuqua’s 1957 Chevy Cameo into One Cool Custom

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography It was back in 2011, I believe, that my cranky old buddy John Jackson first (photographically) introduced...
01 Custom 1951 Chevy pickup with bare metal bodywork widened fenders and aggressive stance

The Scott’s Hotrods ‘N Customs 1951 Chevy, Part 9: Windows & Roof

By Kenneth “Stress Ball” DeKissere   -   Images by Camren Beattie I think even from the beginning we always knew that we wanted to flush mount...
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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Latest Content - Classic Truck Performance

00A Slammed 1948 Chevy 3100 Matte brown paint wire wheels and a fully bagged stance

Air Lift Performance 3H Adjustable Ride Height Control System

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Taylor Kempkes Way back in 1994, back when I’d just begun my career in the magazine industry, I picked...
001 arp wheel studs

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...
00 1956 Ford F100 custom truck raw metal body SEMA

Custom-Fabbing F-100 Running Boards

By Ron Covell   -   Images by Gary’s Rods & Restorations Classic trucks were designed to be used and abused; some of the details of construction...
01 1956 Ford F100 with a sleek lavender finish and a custom front grille design

Matt Hayes Turns Back Time with this 1956 Ford F100 Kustom

By Chuck Vranas   -   Photography by the Author When stepping into the world of classic trucks, it’s not often that you get to see a...
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New Products – Classic Truck Performance’s Picks for 2025

PRO PERFORMANCE GMC GAUGE BEZEL Pro Performance has made a name for themselves in the classic truck industry since 2012, offering many of the top...

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03 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air front view with classic dual headlights and a smooth shaved bumper

1957 Chevy 150 is a Cherished High School Ride and Then Some

By Ken Gross   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Not many guys drive their high school hot rod 38 years later. Jason Troilo, of Leesburg, Virginia,...
Goodguys Nashville Nationals In the Garage Media

Goodguys Wraps Up Nashville and Awards the 2025 Tanks Inc. Hot Rod of the...

Goodguys Rod and Custom Association wrapped up their 19th BASF Nashville Nationals over the weekend after three days of hot-rodding enjoyment. The show took...
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74th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Sacramento Autorama

By John Gilbert   -   Photography By the Author America’s West Coast is steeped in time-honored traditions when it comes to custom car shows that trace...
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Rodding Around News — Triple Crown Guitars and Podcasts for the Hot Rodder

Guitars at Triple Crown of Rodding The Triple Crown of Rodding, renowned as one of the most prestigious automotive events in the country, returns to...
07 1933 Ford Five Window Coupe in golden hour lighting accentuating its curves and polished details

Larry Olson’s 1933 Ford Five-Window Coupe Features the Iconic 427 Tunnel Port Side Oiler...

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Larry Olson from South Dakota knows hot rods inside and out, especially those made by Alloway’s Hot...
01 Hot pink 1932 Ford Roadster with black flame graphics steel wheels and a vintage custom stance

Expanding Legroom in a 1932 Ford Roadster

By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Jessica Roach MeKenzie Murphy is a real auto enthusiast. When she decided to build a 1932 Ford highboy roadster,...
01 1932 Ford Tudor hot rod with deep blue paint and classic fendered design

Howard Michels’ 1932 Ford Tudor Sedan Comes to Life

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Michael Christensen In my conversation with Howard “Mike” Michels from Stockton, California, he shares a fascinating story about how...
GG Spring Lone Star Nats (1 of 15)

Recap: Goodguys 15th LMC Truck Spring Lone Star Nationals Presented by Old Air Products

Texas region hot rodders and car enthusiasts two-stepped over to Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) for two days of cool cars, cool people, and good...
01 Fabrication specialists sanding and preparing a roadster chassis for finishing touches in a restoration shop

Detailing Through Paint, Flames, and Pinstriping

By John Gilbert   -   Photography By Jessica Roach There are more intricate details to MeKenzie Murphy’s Triple Crown of Rodding–winning 1932 Ford Roadster than meets...
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01 A restored 1962 Chevy Impala with a gleaming chrome grille and quad headlight design

Making Aluminum Bumpers for a 1962 Chevy Impala

By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Taylor Kempkes It has become relatively common to rework the bumpers on high-end builds, usually tucking them in to...
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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...
001 1966 Chevy Nova gasser Moving Violation on the boardwalk with high front lift and straight axle stance

2025 Cruisin’ Ocean City

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author Nothing’s better than the heavy scent of high-octane fuel combined with the thump of a hot cam...
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Modern Roddings New Products for 2025

Expanded Wheel Studs From ARP ARP hardware is manufactured from 8740 chromoly steel and precision heat-treated in-house to a tensile strength of 190,000 psi. The...
01 Technician applying advanced thermal acoustic coating inside a 1972 Corvette for enhanced heat and sound insulation

Applying ATAC To control Heat and Noise

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography by Brian Brennan Riding in hot rods can be like being in a noisy sauna on wheels; they can be...
01 1968 Plymouth Valiant white modern wheels industrial backdrop

Supercharged Hellcat-powered 1968 Plymouth Valiant

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Jason Matthew The 1968 Plymouth Valiant was part of Chrysler's A-body platform, which was introduced in the early 1960s....