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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...
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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....
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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...
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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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Parts Bin

Camaro Front Header Panel The 1970-1973 Camaro is a beloved model among classic car aficionados, known for its iconic design and performance. AMD's new Front...
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Pro Touring 1963 Chevy Corvette

By Nick Licata   -   Images by NotStock Photography Paul Atkins was in the process of building a 1963 Corvette Sting Ray for himself, and after...
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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...
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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 Touring 1967 Chevy II Nova

By Fuelish Media   -   Images by the Author How often do you daydream of what you will do during your first few days of retirement?...
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Summit Racing Blueprint Engines Small-Block

By Jeff Smith   -   Images by the Author The small-block Chevy has now come full circle. When the GM LS Gen III small-block debuted just...
002 Side view 1972 Chevy Vega Wagon chrome wheels

This Big Block Vega Street Machine is Packed with Rare Day Two Parts

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author When Chevrolet introduced the Vega at the end of 1970, it was another attempt at a...
001 Fat Jack custom logo with Sickness in Motion slogan on the tailgate of a 1951 Ford F 1

Build a Supercharged LS Engine With Massive Torque and Horsepower

By Jeff Huneycutt   -   Images by the Author We know. We know. Horsepower is the sexy member of the family. Horsepower gets all the attention...
001 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air drag car Don Nicholson Dyno Tuned orange vintage race car

Original 1962 Chevy Biscayne raced by Hubert Platt

By Don Lindfors & Nick Licata   -   Images by Wes Allison In 1962, Mr. Stock Eliminator, “Dyno” Don Nicholson, moved from Southern California to Atlanta, to...
000 Tremec transmission and bellhousing in front of a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

TREMEC TKX Five Speed Transmission Install

By Barry Kluczyk   -   Images by the Author After years of overdrive-transmission swaps, we don’t need to waste words on extolling their highway-cruising virtues, but...
001 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS mint green front view chrome accents redline tires

Original Paint 1968 Chevelle SS Restomod

By Nick Licata   -   Images by NotStock Photography These days it’s practically impossible to find a vintage muscle car built over a half-century ago wearing...
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Chevy Concepts — 1970 Chevelle Restomod

Artwork by Tavis Highlander Instagram @tavishighlander TavisHighlander.com Builder: Vintage Fabrication, Independence, Missouri In a sea of subtle restomods this 1970 Chevelle is a sure standout. With a bird-catcher...
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Custom Header Fabrication for a LS-powered Nova

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by Taylor Kempkes Back in the early days of hot rodding, necessity was the mother of invention, as crafty...
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Firing Up – How the Muscle Car Hobby Stays Strong

By Nick Licata For some of us ending up with or having had the car we’ve always wanted since high school became a reality. If...
003 Side view of a red 1969 Camaro with lowered stance and custom wheels

Pro Touring 1969 Camaro restomod

By Nick Licata   -   Images by Grant Cox There’s something about car guys that makes them want to take a perfectly good muscle car in...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Chevy Concepts – 1966 Corvette

Artwork by Tavis Highlander Instagram @tavishighlander TavisHighlander.com Owner: Dan Smith Builder: Full Circle Restorations Subtle restomods are a hot-ticket item these days. Even though many elements are unchanged from...
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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1969 Chevelle Nomad Wagon Restomod

By Nick Licata   -   Images by NotStock Photography When people in the classic car hobby talk about Nomads, most folks associate that nameplate with Tri-Five...
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Comparing Aftermarket Parts of Today to Availability in the 1970s

By Nick Licata One of the things I like about the muscle car hobby, and especially the Chevy market, is the massive amount of parts...
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LS3 Powered 1966 Chevy II Restomod

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Photography by the Author Muscle car lover Doug Cooper didn’t have to stretch too far when naming his fresh Nova build....
1 For the foundation to build the ultimate General Motors A body it doesn’t get any better than an Art Morrison Enterprises (AME) chassis from MetalWorks

Swapping an Art Morrison Enterprises Chassis on a 1970 Chevelle

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography Courtesy of Lisa Jones and Chadly Johnson Some of General Motors’ truly spectacular cars were built from 1964-72 on what...
002 Action shot of a 69 Camaro speeding down a coastal road capturing its aggressive front end

The First Carbon Fiber Bodied 1969 Camaro

By Fuelish Media   -   Images by the Author Every now and then we are all left dumbfounded by the first impression of a car. This...
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Wiring Up a 1971 Chevy Camaro

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author Regardless of whether you’re updating your ride or taking on a full build, one of the most...

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Build a Supercharged LS Engine With Massive Torque and Horsepower

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Original 1962 Chevy Biscayne raced by Hubert Platt

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Original Paint 1968 Chevelle SS Restomod

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Chevy Concepts — 1970 Chevelle Restomod

Artwork by Tavis Highlander Instagram @tavishighlander TavisHighlander.com Builder: Vintage Fabrication, Independence, Missouri In...

Custom Header Fabrication for a LS-powered Nova

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by Taylor Kempkes Back...
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Keeping Your Muscle Car Build Simple Will Benefit You in the Long Run

By Nick Licata There are times when going totally custom...

Ten Useful Facts About Engine Oil

By Jeff Smith   -   Photography by the Author Unless you...

Chevy Concepts – 1981 Camaro

Artwork by Tavis Highlander Instagram @tavishighlander tavishighlander.com Builder: Classic Performance Location: Calgary, Alberta,...

2024 Camaro Nationals from the Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

By John Machaqueiro   -   Images by the Author When putting...

Basic Automotive Wiring Tips

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography by the Author For those...

Pro Touring 1970 Z28 Chevy Camaro

By Nick Licata   -   Photography by NotStock Photography Once we...