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00 Classic truck cab undergoing rocker panel replacement in a restoration shop

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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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...
CTP APR 2025 Parts Dept 01

New Products – Classic Truck Performance’s Picks for 2025

Classic Instruments’ 1988-94 OBS Chevy Truck Package Classic Instruments is pleased to release an all-new 1988-94 OBS Chevy truck direct-fit package. It is an all-electric...
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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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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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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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...

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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...
00 Classic truck cab undergoing rocker panel replacement in a restoration shop

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...
00 Identifying paint imperfections using small markers and close inspection

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...
CTP APR 2025 Parts Dept 01

New Products – Classic Truck Performance’s Picks for 2025

Classic Instruments’ 1988-94 OBS Chevy Truck Package Classic Instruments is pleased to release an all-new 1988-94 OBS Chevy truck direct-fit package. It is an all-electric...
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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...
00A Power rack and pinion steering conversion kit in front of a 1980s Chevrolet truck

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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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,...
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...
00 Classic truck cab undergoing rocker panel replacement in a restoration shop

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...
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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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,...
01Camaro A C View

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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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,...
01 Upholstery shop worker spraying adhesive for a 1970 Chevy Nova headliner installation

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...
01 1957 Ford Custom with deep black paint hood scoop and chrome bumper captured from a high angle

Jeff Norwell’s 1957 Ford Custom Packs a Special Twist

By Chuck Vranas   -   Photography By the Author There’s nothing finer than flicking on the lights in the shop and bringing a classic black-and-white movie...
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...
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,...
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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...
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...
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...