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1 custom autosound radio face Copy

Custom Autosound 1967-1972 Slidebar Radio Install

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author Retro-looking sounds with modern Bluetooth capabilities—if you don’t want to cut your pristine 1967-1972 Chevy dash, but...
5 61 Ford F100 Unibody front view

Rick Clutter’s Premier Street Rods Built 1961 Ford Unibody Custom

By Fuelish Media There’s a high road, a low road, and then there’s the Long Road, the latter of which Rick Clutter’s 1961 Ford F-100...
001 1979 chevy malibu street machine

1979 Chevy Malibu Street and Strip Muscle Car

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author Marc Schankweiler has always been a fan of square Chevys. From one of his early rides–a 1967...
01 1926 Ford Flathead with a red and black paint job and a high performance flathead engine

Making Custom At Home Hot Rod Air Cleaners

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography By Tate Radford Colin Radford’s work is occasionally featured in Modern Rodding magazine. His builds, such as a 1957 Ford...

Latest Articles

00 Classic 1957 Chevy dashboard with original gauges and exposed wiring in a restoration phase

1957 Chevy Gauge Upgrade With Dakota Digital RTX Gauges

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by the Author If you're building a classic Chevy with a lean toward any type of contemporary features, be them...
01 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air with a two tone black and silver finish featuring a classic red interior

1955 Chevy Bel Air Restomod

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author Mike Todd’s uncle told him while at a young age that the person who expressed the most...
001 1979 chevy malibu street machine

1979 Chevy Malibu Street and Strip Muscle Car

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author Marc Schankweiler has always been a fan of square Chevys. From one of his early rides–a 1967...
005 1977 nova bumper and filler panel install

Refreshing the Rear Bumper, Taillights, and Filler Panel on a 1977 Nova

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author In the case of our 1977 Nova project car, the main area of focus for this...
002 1974 chevy camaro restomod

Pro Touring 1974 Camaro

By John Machaqueiro   -   Images by the Author With a love for Chevrolet muscle cars, Paul Rivard took a slightly different route when he picked...
000 how to tune a holley carburetor for a big cam

Tuning a Holley Carburetor for Large Cams

By Jeff Smith   -   Images by the Author When tuning a Holley carburetor for an engine with a big cam, there are various ways to...
002 1970 chevelle pro street

Pro Street Style 1970 Chevelle

By Nick Licata   -   Images by NotStock Photography Sam Palazzolo is a Chevelle guy at heart and claims the 1970 model to be his favorite....
001 1957 chevy dash resurrection

Refreshing Up the Crusty Dash of a 1957 Chevy

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by the Author Simply replacing the original gauge cluster on our 1957 Chevy with a new one wasn't sufficient. The...
01 1959 corvette illustration

Chevy Concepts — 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

Artwork by Tavis Highlander Instagram @tavishighlander TavisHighlander.com Builder: Sanders Street Rods (Enumclaw, WA) Little details and overall thoughtfulness are what set this Corvette build apart. Builder Josh Sanders...
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1955 Chevy Gasser Street Machine

By Fuelish Media   -   Images by the Author Scott Mittelsteadt was always a fan of 1955 Chevys due to his dad having one back in...
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Pro Street Style 1970 Chevelle

By Nick Licata   -   Images by NotStock Photography Sam Palazzolo is a Chevelle guy at heart and claims the 1970 model to be his favorite....
001 chevy muscle cars from the 2024 sema show

Chevy Muscle cars from the 2024 SEMA Show

By Nick Licata   -   Images by the Author The 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the aftermarket automotive industry's most highly anticipated event, once again...
001 1955 chevy nomad bumper tuck

1955 Chevy Nomad Bumper Tuck

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images by the Author Tri-Five Chevys are among the most popular vintage vehicles to customize. When it comes to the bumpers,...

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Talbert Goldman’s 1990 GMC Sierra OBS Custom

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography Since he was “knee high to a grasshopper”, Goldman has been a “hot rodder” … now, he’s...
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THE 41st ANNUAL F-100 WESTERN NATIONALS

By the CTP Staff   -   Images by Fuelish Media Since 1992, the F-100 Western Nationals, presented by Pickups Limited Orange County, has been a staple...
1 custom autosound radio face Copy

Custom Autosound 1967-1972 Slidebar Radio Install

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author Retro-looking sounds with modern Bluetooth capabilities—if you don’t want to cut your pristine 1967-1972 Chevy dash, but...
5 61 Ford F100 Unibody front view

Rick Clutter’s Premier Street Rods Built 1961 Ford Unibody Custom

By Fuelish Media There’s a high road, a low road, and then there’s the Long Road, the latter of which Rick Clutter’s 1961 Ford F-100...
01 Stripped Interior and Steering Column Access 1968 C10

The Speedway Motors 1968 C10 Part 5: The Interior

By Joe McCollough   -   Images by Jessica Coleman & Andy Chaves Now that our 1968 C10 project is through the arduous rust repair, bodywork, and...
CTP OCT 2024 Lamb 1961 Ford 19 WEB

The John Lamb/Tin Man’s Garage Triton V10-Powered 1961 Ford Unibody

By Brian Limberg (Excerpts from his Build Book)    -   Images by NotStock Photography John Lamb enlisted the help—and expertise—of Brian Limberg et al from Tin...
CTP OCT 2024 Schott OBS Chevy 13 WEB

Mike Schott’s 1992 Chevy Silverado

By Tim King   -   Images by the Author 1988 welcomed a new era of the truck line, ending the famous Squarebody Chevrolet trucks that lasted...
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THE 41st ANNUAL F-100 WESTERN NATIONALS

By the CTP Staff   -   Images by Fuelish Media Since 1992, the F-100 Western Nationals, presented by Pickups Limited Orange County, has been a staple...
01 1929 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup green whitewall tires vintage hot rod custom build front view

Friends Build a 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup With Garage Parts

By Dale Moreau   -   Photography By The Author Best friends Roger Klick and Arnie Chupp showcase their friendship through their shared passion for building hot...
1 custom autosound radio face Copy

Custom Autosound 1967-1972 Slidebar Radio Install

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author Retro-looking sounds with modern Bluetooth capabilities—if you don’t want to cut your pristine 1967-1972 Chevy dash, but...
01 Ford pickup with a high performance V8 engine build featuring an Edelbrock intake and custom headers

A Windsor Bottom End With Cleveland Cylinder Heads and Intake for the Ultimate Old-School...

By Jeff Huneycutt   -   Images by the Author We’re building a Frankenstein hybrid, taking the best components from two engines that weren’t originally designed to...
01 A lineup of Chevrolet trucks from the 1973 1987 era at a car show with hoods open for display

Battle In Bama vs. The OBS Nationals: Two Stellar Events Held Simultaneously at Talladega...

By Jessica Roach   -   Images by the Author For several years now, Battle in Bama has proven to be a show in which participants truly...
CTP OCT 2024 Colvin OBS Chevy 16 WEB

Robert Colvin’s Twin States Rod Shop Built 1996 Chevy CK1500

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography Instead of waiting to find “just the right one” to start with, Robert Colvin decided to team...

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Rodding Around – Hot Rodding News – The Latest from Old Anvil Speed Shop...

Old Anvil Speed Shop - Amidst a backdrop of hot rods, the latest masterpiece emerged—a stunning 1962 Impala SS convertible—from Old Anvil Speed Shop in...
01 1929 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup green whitewall tires vintage hot rod custom build front view

Friends Build a 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup With Garage Parts

By Dale Moreau   -   Photography By The Author Best friends Roger Klick and Arnie Chupp showcase their friendship through their shared passion for building hot...
01 1926 Ford Flathead with a red and black paint job and a high performance flathead engine

Making Custom At Home Hot Rod Air Cleaners

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography By Tate Radford Colin Radford’s work is occasionally featured in Modern Rodding magazine. His builds, such as a 1957 Ford...
01 modern rodding delorean author matt stone

Modern Rodding News: Delorean and Pure Choice Motorsports

Delorean - The tale you thought you knew. In DeLorean: The Rise, Fall, and Second Acts of the DeLorean Motor Company, auto journalist and author Matt...
1 Tate Radford of Radford Automotive straightened the vintage Mopar sheetmetal and laid on the Summit Racing Equipment two tone paint

Affordable Paint To Paint Your Hot Rod

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography By Tate Radford Summit Racing Equipment is known for its automotive performance products, but it also offers affordable automotive refinishing...
01 Before the quarter panels can be replaced on this Camaro a lot of work is needed on the floor

Installing AMD Flooring in a 1969 Camaro

By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Brian Brennan Vintage cars often suffer from rust, requiring extensive repairs to bring them up to modern standards. The...
08 Custom 1959 Chevrolet Impala with a flawless paint job and luxurious brown interior

2024 Slonaker Winning 1959 Chevy Impala by Steve Cook Creations

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography David and Robin Rush's 1959 Chevy Impala, built by Steve Cook Creations (SCC), showcases vintage style and...
03 Front view of a 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback in black featuring a custom grille and hood scoop

A DART SHP 351W powered 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Jason Matthew The 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback is an iconic American muscle car that The East Coast Hot Rod...
01 Passenger side view of Fiery Red 1930 Ford Sedan Custom

1930 Ford Chopped & Channeled Sedan Makes an Extreme Rat Rod

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Dale DeBurger and Tom Culbertson teamed up to create a 1930 Ford rat rod with extreme excellence....
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01 TIG welding torch close up creating precise welds on metal with pink ceramic nozzle

The Latest and Greatest TIG Welding Torch Cups

By Ron Covell   -   Images by the Author Ron Covell gives Classic Truck Performance readers his experienced, firsthand insight on the ever-evolving world of TIG...
01 1969 Camaro Z28 with a modern pro touring look finished in sleek white with black accents and red trimmed wheels

Pro Touring 1969 Chevy Camaro Restomod

By Nick Licata   -   Images by Luke Munnell There’s not much left to be said about the brilliant design of the 1969 Camaro that hasn’t...
01 Bare metal 1959 Chevrolet Impala body with distinctive tail fin design undergoing restoration

1959 Chevy Impala Receives Reimaged Rear Sheetmetal

By Ron Covell Troy Gudgel and BBT Fabrications are customizing a 1959 Chevrolet for their client, Eugene Bothello. They are replacing various body parts, creating...
01 This rendering by Sean Smith Designs shows the direction of the build The body modifications are mild rather than wild

BBT Fabrications Builds a Unique 1959 Chevy Impala

By Ron Covell Troy Gudgel's company, BBT Fabrications, is known for its exceptional work in bodywork, metal fabrication, CNC machining, and more. They are working...
01 1932 Ford Roadster with a sleek red body and polished chrome wheels

Ed Pink Powered 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster Built by Fastlane Rod Shop

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Michael Christensen The 1932 Ford highboy roadster is an iconic hot rod known for its sleek design and powerful...
01 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Bel Air wagon with a custom lowered stance and polished chrome accents

1955 Chevy Nomad Has LT5 Performance & Art Morrison Handling

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography The 1955 Chevy Nomad is a classic car transformed into a hot rod by Gerry and Melinda...