01 Finding space for an audio system is a challenge in a hot rod pickup but Precision Hot Rods and Fabrication shows you how they tackled it

How To Make Custom Stereo Brackets

Precision Hot Rods and Fabrication Installed A Custom Autosound Stereo Head Unit In A Hot Rod Pickup Truck By Tommy Lee Byrd Tight spaces are commonplace...
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Seal it Up

A Simple Modification That Updates ’60s Muscle Cars to Eliminate Updraft By Jeff Smith   -   Photography by the Author While we all love our older muscle...
01 A close up shows just how seamlessly this detail flows into the panel

How To Make A Recessed License Plate Holder

Tin Man’s Garage’s Custom License Plate By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Brian Limberg Brian Limberg, the founder of Tin Man’s Garage in Sycamore, Illinois, is...
CTP 2023 Grand National Truck Show Web 01

THE INAUGURAL O’REILLY AUTO PARTS GRAND NATIONAL TRUCK SHOW

Presented by Classic Truck Performance, LMC Truck & ARP By Rob Fortier   -   Photography by the Author As I’m physically recouping from the last four days...
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Mike Kraemer’s 1955 Chevy Embodies the Fulfillment of Childhood Memories By John Machaqueiro  -   Photography by the Author Mike Kraemer’s indoctrination into the Chevy fold started...

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Seal it Up

A Simple Modification That Updates ’60s Muscle Cars to Eliminate Updraft By Jeff Smith   -   Photography by the Author While we all love our older muscle...
001 1955 chevy gasser

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Mike Kraemer’s 1955 Chevy Embodies the Fulfillment of Childhood Memories By John Machaqueiro  -   Photography by the Author Mike Kraemer’s indoctrination into the Chevy fold started...
000 build stage of Mark Stielow’s latest Pro Touring project

A Firmer Foundation

Strengthening the First-Gen F-Body Structure With Detroit Speed Subframe Connectors By Barry Kluczyk   -   Photography by the Author Structural rigidity has long been the Achilles heel...
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Long In The Roof

Rick & Val Van Unen’s 1964 Chevelle Wagon By Nick Licata   -   Photography by Wes Allison If you grew up in and around the ’60s and...
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The Inaugural Triple Crown of Rodding

Chevys Shine at Nashville Superspeedway By Nick Licata   -   Photography by the Author When car show promoters drum up the idea of putting on a new...
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Idle Hands

How to Set Idle Mixture Correctly By Jeff Smith   -   Photography by the Author The Bible says that idle hands are the devil’s workshop. Our take...
The 2023 car show season looks to be a great one

Firing Up – ’Tis The Season

For many of us living in SoCal, the weather is, for the most part, cooperative in the sense it allows us to get our...
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LABOR OF LOVE

Brent Davidson’s 1971 Monte Carlo is the Ultimate Family Project By Tommy Lee Byrd    -   Photography by the Author When it comes to rebuilding a classic...
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Weld Done

We Follow the Pros on a 1969 Camaro’s Floor Replacement With New AMD Metal By Barry Kluczyk   -   Photography by the Author Pulling up the carpet...
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Bronze Metal

Rick & Val Van Unen’s 1973 Camaro By Nick Licata   -   Photography by Wes Allison It’s no secret that the second-gen Camaro (1970-1981) typically plays second...
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The 2023 car show season looks to be a great one

Firing Up – ’Tis The Season

For many of us living in SoCal, the weather is, for the most part, cooperative in the sense it allows us to get our...
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Selecting Starters

Which One is Right for You, Gear Reduction or Direct Drive? By ACP Staff At one time selecting a Chevrolet starter was easy enough, as there...
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Chevy Concepts – Patina 1967 Camaro Rendering

1967 Camaro - Vehicle Builder: Charlies Custom Creations, Murfreesboro, TN Artwork by Tavis Highlander Instagram @tavishighlander TavisHighlander.com Patina builds have their own appeal when done right. Luckily, the...

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00 How To Change Brakes On OBS Trucks Tahoes

Freshen Up Your OE OBS Brakes

Duralast Offers Replacement Brake Pads & Rotors By Todd Ryden   -   Photography & Videography by Taylor Kempkes It’s hard to believe just how popular the GM...
01 LS Swapped 1958 Ford F100 Flareside

Ross Meyers’ Cloaked LS Equipped F100 Flareside

Roy Brizio Street Rods Built 1958 Ford Sleeper By Rob Fortier   -   Photography by Michael Christensen While the 1956 Ford F100 is without a doubt Ford’s...
CTP 2023 Grand National Truck Show Web 01

THE INAUGURAL O’REILLY AUTO PARTS GRAND NATIONAL TRUCK SHOW

Presented by Classic Truck Performance, LMC Truck & ARP By Rob Fortier   -   Photography by the Author As I’m physically recouping from the last four days...
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2023 World’s Most Beautiful Truck

Grand National Truck Show Crowns its First WMBT: Greg Tidwell's South City Rod & Custom Built 1940 Ford By Rob Fortier   -   Photography by the Author The...
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Our Pick of Performance Parts For Your Classic Truck 2023

Our Pick of Performance Parts For Your Classic Truck 2023 Hotshoe Hot Rods’ 1967-87 Chevy C10 Shortbed Frame Hotshoe Hot Rods introduces a new line to...
01 This is the first series ’55 Chevrolet pickup frame that will be the foundation of a ’52 pickup

CORVETTE SUSPENSION FOR CHEVY ADVANCE DESIGN TRUCKS

Updating A 1947-54 Chevy Chassis With Flat Out Engineering IFS By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography by the Author Like most manufacturers, as World War II came...
01 Custom Running Boards for the 1951 Chevy Truck

Complementing Body Lines With Custom Running Boards

Part 4: Scott's Hotrods N Customs Custom Fabricated These Running Boards For The 1951 Chevy Project Truck By Kenneth “Stress Ball” Dekiserre   -   Photography by...
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01 Finding space for an audio system is a challenge in a hot rod pickup but Precision Hot Rods and Fabrication shows you how they tackled it

How To Make Custom Stereo Brackets

Precision Hot Rods and Fabrication Installed A Custom Autosound Stereo Head Unit In A Hot Rod Pickup Truck By Tommy Lee Byrd Tight spaces are commonplace...
000 chevelle firewall seal

Seal it Up

A Simple Modification That Updates ’60s Muscle Cars to Eliminate Updraft By Jeff Smith   -   Photography by the Author While we all love our older muscle...
01 A close up shows just how seamlessly this detail flows into the panel

How To Make A Recessed License Plate Holder

Tin Man’s Garage’s Custom License Plate By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Brian Limberg Brian Limberg, the founder of Tin Man’s Garage in Sycamore, Illinois, is...
00 How To Install A Delco Remy Horn

How To Restore A Delco-Remy Horn

Vintage Horns Are Very Deceiving By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman   -   Photography by the Author Cruisin’ low and slow in big-city traffic I’ve certainly heard my share...
01 A vintage 1953 Chevy pickup with natural patina

1953 Chevy Truck With Family Ties

“Reliquia Familiar” Alex Rosales’ Family Heirloom 1953 Chevy Truck By Rob Fortier   -   Photography by Michael Christensen Nothing makes a story more heart-warming than having a...
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How It’s Made

Johnson’s Radiator Works Builds a Custom C10 Radiator By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Photography by the Author Whether you build classic trucks as a hobby or...

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01 Thermo Tec Suppressor Acoustical and Heat Control Mat is in position and ready to go

How To Insulate Your Car The Right Way

Thermo Tec’s Sound Deadening Insulation Keeps The Heat & Noise Away By Taylor Kempkes   -   Photography & Videography By the Author Part of the experience when...
01 1960 Buick LeSabre With Subtle Style

1960 Buick LeSabre With Subtle Style

Danielle Korek’s Award-Winning Buick Hot Rod By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By John Jackson   -   Illustration By Eric Brockmeyer All too often we see car builds...
01 Finding space for an audio system is a challenge in a hot rod pickup but Precision Hot Rods and Fabrication shows you how they tackled it

How To Make Custom Stereo Brackets

Precision Hot Rods and Fabrication Installed A Custom Autosound Stereo Head Unit In A Hot Rod Pickup Truck By Tommy Lee Byrd Tight spaces are commonplace...
01 A close up shows just how seamlessly this detail flows into the panel

How To Make A Recessed License Plate Holder

Tin Man’s Garage’s Custom License Plate By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Brian Limberg Brian Limberg, the founder of Tin Man’s Garage in Sycamore, Illinois, is...
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Outstanding

What More Can Be Said About Jon Hall’s ’27 Ford Highboy Roadster By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By John Jackson   -   Artwork By Eric Brockmeyer This...
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Coyote Swapped 1957 Ford Fairlane 500

Wally O’Conner’s 700 Horsepower Dream Detroit Iron Build By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By John Jackson Living near an orange grove may not be typical for...
02 America s Most Beautiful Roadster Contender

1936 Ford Coupe Turned AMBR Contender

Danny Hyde’s Years of Experience Created This Stunning Custom Ragtop By Brian Brennan   -  Photography By Wes Allison It is amazing that every year the list...
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MR’s Featured New Products For Your Hot Rod – 2023

Design Engineering’s Line Of Exhaust Wrap Design Engineering’s proven line of exhaust and pipe wraps are designed to contain heat inside of headers. This assists...
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2023 Triple Crown of Rodding at Nashville Superspeedway

The Inaugural Event Comes Home A Winner By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Author Car events are a common occurrence in our hobby but a new...
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Supercharged ’N’ Sexy

Nick Cincotti’s Asphalt-Burning 1966 Chevy Nova By Chuck Vranas   -   Photography by the Author Driven to perfection . . . it’s something that many Chevy owners...
01 Euro Spec 1950 Chevy Truck showcasing timeless design

Advance Design Tribute Truck

Max DeLorm’s Dream 3100 Series Build Achieved By Maxwell DeLorm  -   Photography by Evano Guicardi My name is Maxwell DeLorm, a Boca Raton, Florida, transplant originally...
01 The absence of the roof visible in this profile rendering truly gives the 1963 Buick Riviera a long and low slung appearance

Parting Shot: Bo Zolland Designed Convertible Buick Riviera

1963 Buick Riviera Convertible That Should Have Been Built By Brian Brennan   -   Artwork By Bo Zolland Design This month our Parting Shot looks at what...
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2023 Triple Crown of Rodding at Nashville Superspeedway

The Inaugural Event Comes Home A Winner By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Author Car events are a common occurrence in our hobby but a new...
01 Here the radiator is mocked up and a strip of steel is being bent to check the desired profile

How To Make A Custom Hood and Nose

Custom Fabrication On A Shadow Rods XL27 Chassis By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Jon Hall & Dave Autin Track roadsters have been popular since the...
01 It is also particularly true when you are cutting and buffing the final paint

How To Cut and Buff Like a Professional

DIY Guide To Cutting and Buffing Paint To Perfection By John Gilbert   -   Photography By the Author There are two types of hot rodders: the DIY...