01 LS engine block on wooden stand for rebuild

Part 3: Engine & Transmission on the Speedway Motors 1968 C10 Build

By Joe McCullough   -   Images by the Author  Catch Up Here: The Speedway Motors ’68 C10 Build Part 1 Speedway Motors’ 1968 C10 Build Part 2:...
002 Front angle of 1968 Chevy Chevelle SS with dual carb supercharger

Day Two 1968 Chevelle Restomod

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author There is no substitute for experience, and no one knows that better than Limerick, Pennsylvania’s own Mark...
01 1956 Mercury Monterey s 15x8 steelies with Auburn wide whitewall tires

Mint Mercury Monterey

A Timeless Classic Subtly Reimagined by John St. Germain By Chuck Vranas   -   Photography By the Author It takes a true craftsman with an eye focused...
01 Design Engineering’s Spray On Sound Deadening

MR’s Featured New Products For Your Hot Rod – 2024

Design Engineering’s Spray On Sound Deadening The Advanced Thermal Acoustic Coating is a spray-on, roll-/brush-on, two-in-one sound and heat barrier for hot rod interiors that...
01 Custom 1956 Ford F 100 truck slammed with metallic orange paint

LS Powered Ford F100

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author  When Kyle Weichold bought his ’56 Ford F-100 he had a good mind to put modern Blue...

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001 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RSSS in bright orange with black racing stripes aggressive stance by the water

Mild Pro Touring 1970 Camaro

By Nick Licata   -   Images by Patrick Lauder During Mike Casey’s high school days, the muscle car and hot rod magazine world was thriving. It...
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Firing Up – Recognizing Small-Block, Big-Block, and LS Engines

By Nick Licata Every few months I feel it’s important to check in with our loyal readers to make sure we are staying on point...
002 Front angle of 1968 Chevy Chevelle SS with dual carb supercharger

Day Two 1968 Chevelle Restomod

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author There is no substitute for experience, and no one knows that better than Limerick, Pennsylvania’s own Mark...
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TIG Welding Tips and Tricks

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by the Author For most, our first foray in the world of fabrication, at least as far as welding is...
001 The only tool we used that you might consider specialized is a bead blasting cabinet to achieve this result

How to Rebuild C3 Corvette Brake Calipers on a Budget

By Jeff Huneycutt   -   Images by the Author The whole point of turning wrenches on your own car is to experience the satisfaction of getting...
01 Front three quarter view of the orange 1969 Yenko Camaro with white racing stripes

1969 Yenko Camaro Restored to Perfection

By John Machaqueiro   -   Images by the Author In the automotive world, some words that are uttered transcend brand loyalty and command respect without a...
001 2024 triple crown of rodding

Round Two – Chevy Muscle Cars From the Second Annual Triple Crown of Rodding

By Nick Licata   -   Images by the Author When car show promoters dive into the second time running a highly successful inaugural event it’s typically...
01 1957 Chevy with glossy black paint chrome details and a low stance

Pro Street 1957 Chevy

By Nick Licata    -   Images by Wes Allison Dave Roberts, owner of this extremely potent ’57 Chevy is by no means related to the Los...
01 disguising a modern LS to look like a classic small block

Small-Block Appearing LS Engine Build

By Jeff Huneycutt   -   Images by the Author This is the opposite of putting lipstick on a pig (or whatever you want to call it). We’re...
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Setting Bearing Clearance

By Jeff Smith  -   Photography by the Author When it comes to assembling your next engine, the process of setting bearing clearances can be a...
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001 2024 triple crown of rodding

Round Two – Chevy Muscle Cars From the Second Annual Triple Crown of Rodding

By Nick Licata   -   Images by the Author When car show promoters dive into the second time running a highly successful inaugural event it’s typically...
001 chevy steel wheels

A Guide to Steel Wheels for Chevy Cruisers and Muscle Cars

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author Tires and wheels are the number one way to personalize a car. The Big Three manufacturers...
03 Low angle shot of the 1962 Chevy Impala highlighting its lowered stance and custom wheels

1962 Chevy Bel Air Resto

By Nick Licata   -   Images by NotStock Photography The ’62 Chevy is iconic in several ways; the sexy lines were attractive in 1962 and remain...

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01 Installing C10 frame bracket during classic truck restoration project

A Short Story: Cutting a 1963-72 Longbed Chevy/GMC Down to Size

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images by CTP Staff In the July 2024 editorial in Classic Truck Performance magazine, editor Rob Fortier covered the so-called controversy...
01 LS engine block on wooden stand for rebuild

Part 3: Engine & Transmission on the Speedway Motors 1968 C10 Build

By Joe McCullough   -   Images by the Author  Catch Up Here: The Speedway Motors ’68 C10 Build Part 1 Speedway Motors’ 1968 C10 Build Part 2:...
01 Custom 1956 Ford F 100 truck slammed with metallic orange paint

LS Powered Ford F100

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author  When Kyle Weichold bought his ’56 Ford F-100 he had a good mind to put modern Blue...
001 A raw metal '51 Chevy truck body undergoing custom restoration in a workshop

Part 8: Custom Grille & Taillights on the Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs 1951 Chevy

By Kenneth “Stress Ball” DeKissere   -   Images by Camren Beattie Get Up To Speed Here: Part 1: Brian Schutte’s 1951 Chevy Five-Window Truck Part 2: Scott’s Hotrods N Customs...
01 A customized 1971 Ford F100 with a two tone blue and white paint job parked in front of a barn

Shane Dutka’s Tire-Searing ’71 Ford F100 Sport Custom

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author In a Chevy-heavy world of classic trucks packed with LS power and platform conversions, it’s a breath...
CTP AUG 2024 Parts Dept 01

Our Pick of Performance Parts For Your Classic Truck 2024

ALL AMERICAN BLING All American Billet is proud to announce they are offering all their front-drive systems in a chrome finish! They are made with...
01 The 1972 Chevy Blazer resting near beachfront condos showing off its clean classic design

Matt de los Cobos’ 1972 Chevy Blazer, a Two-Door Family Funster

By Rob Fortier & the Owner   -   Images by Tim Sutton I love a good story, especially from a fellow Chevy guy—and I really love...
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001 small block

Firing Up – Recognizing Small-Block, Big-Block, and LS Engines

By Nick Licata Every few months I feel it’s important to check in with our loyal readers to make sure we are staying on point...
01 LS engine block on wooden stand for rebuild

Part 3: Engine & Transmission on the Speedway Motors 1968 C10 Build

By Joe McCullough   -   Images by the Author  Catch Up Here: The Speedway Motors ’68 C10 Build Part 1 Speedway Motors’ 1968 C10 Build Part 2:...
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Steele Rubber 1955-1959 Chevy Task Force Master Cylinder Access Holes

By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman   -   Images by the Author When a pickup project’s cab and chassis remain separated long enough, we might (OK, I might)...
01 Slammed blue 71 C10 parked showcasing its lowered stance and sleek chrome grille

A New Approach to Building an Old 1971 Chevy Truck

By Fuelish Media You hear the term “back in the day” thrown around a lot, but for those who grew up in the pre-Internet era,...
001 started the install of our new Speedway Motors G Comp rear suspension

Speedway Motors’ 1968 C10 Build Part 2: Chassis & Suspension

By Joe McCollough   -   Images by the Author In the last installment of our Speedway Motors C10 build, we gathered up a derelict ’68 C10...

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01 the profile of dale s 1932 ford roadster inspired by dry lakes roadsters

Built to Remember: A Land-Speed-Inspired ‘32 Ford Roadster

Dale Grau’s ’32 Ford Lakes-Style Roadster Brings Back an Era By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography If I may quote Pat Ganahl from his...
01 mounting an LT4 in a first gen camaro

Everything You Need to Know About Gen-V LT Swaps

Swapping a new LT4 into a first-gen Camaro, with help from Detroit Speed. By Barry Kluczyk   -   Photography by Brian Brennan While LS swaps remain as...
01 1956 Mercury Monterey s 15x8 steelies with Auburn wide whitewall tires

Mint Mercury Monterey

A Timeless Classic Subtly Reimagined by John St. Germain By Chuck Vranas   -   Photography By the Author It takes a true craftsman with an eye focused...
01 Design Engineering’s Spray On Sound Deadening

MR’s Featured New Products For Your Hot Rod – 2024

Design Engineering’s Spray On Sound Deadening The Advanced Thermal Acoustic Coating is a spray-on, roll-/brush-on, two-in-one sound and heat barrier for hot rod interiors that...
01 Gauge cluster fitting perfectly into the adjusted opening

Period-Correct Custom Gauges & Taillights

Custom Metalwork Tastefully Modifies Our Ford Highboy Roadster By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Jason Scudellari Adding a small detail to a project car, such as...
01 Custom mixed blue and cream PPG paint on Tim Bumgarner s 1956 Ford Ranch Wagon

Restomod Ford Ranch Wagon Cruiser

Vintage Styling With Supercharged Coyote Power By Fuelish Media   -   Photography by the Author Tim Bumgarner's lifelong passion for cars began in a family where he...
01 Classic 1948 Ford woodie owned by Ray Reinertson

Coyote Swapped Ford Wagon

Schwartz Performance Built Six Speed & Supercharged 1948 Ford Woodie By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Matt Lankford The Ford woodie, along with others, has a...
01 Detroit Speed s new FN988 center section combining the best qualities of 9 inch and 8 8 inch ring and pinion

The Perfect Center Section For 8.8 Gears

The Best Of Both Worlds: Detroit Speed’s FN988 Hybrid Center Section By Ron Ceridono Even when Flatheads dominated in the early days of hot rodding, the...
01 Vintage 1932 Ford Tudor sedan converted into a sedan delivery

1932 Ford Sedan Delivery, Part Car & Truck

Iconic Hot Rod and Award Winning Show Car By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Michael Christensen In the world of early hot rods, the 1932 Ford...
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Engine Oil Analysis Testing

By Jeff Smith   -   Images by the Author It’s an exciting moment. You’ve just finished bolting that freshly built engine in your hot rod. The...
02 1954 Dodge Pickup front view black with chrome accents

Charles Black’s 1954 Dodge Hot Rod C-Series

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Josh Mishler The year 1954 was a big one—it saw the advent of poodle skirts, Wiffle balls, and most...
01 1930 ford channeled sedan eric black artwork

Part 3: Building a One-of-a-Kind Model A Sedan

By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Chris Gray The one-of-a-kind 1930 Model A sedan has undergone distinctive chassis touches as well as all sorts of...
01 Profile shot of a 30 Ford chopped and channeled sedan showcasing its emerging shape

Roadster Shop Model A Body Modifications

Part 2: 1930 Ford Model A With Impressive Modifications By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Chris Gray The last article examined the outstanding chassis Roadster Shop...
01 Vintage 396 375 horse Malibu showcasing its chrome air cleaner and valve covers a symbol of the high powered V8 engine era

Parting Shot: The End Of The Chevy Malibu

From 1965 To 2024, The Chevy Malibu Legacy Ends By Brian Brennan I get that things change. It’s part of a normal day; from sunrise to...
01 rodding around triple crown rodding

Rodding Around: Triple Crown, Trip to Taiwan, Harold’s Hot Rods

Triple Crown Of Rodding Offers More, ITGM’s Trip To Taiwan, and Harold’s Hot Rod Relocation By Brian Brennan Triple Crown of Rodding Offers Lots More! The Triple...