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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...
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Parts Bin

By Nick Licata Cowl Hood Auto Metal Direct (AMD) announces the launch of its Steel Cowl Hood with a 2-inch raised cowl for the ’81-87 Chevrolet...
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...
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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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Chevy Concepts — 1964 Chevy El Camino Restomod

Artwork by Tavis Highlander Instagram @tavishighlander TavisHighlander.com One of the great parts of the 2024 Grand National Roadster Show was an entire building dedicated to street machines....
002 1961 Biscayne on a coastal road side view

1961 Chevy Bel Air 409 Powered Biscayne Conversion

By Nick Licata   -   Images by Wes Allison “When the Beach Boys’ song ‘409’ was released as a B-side of the single ‘Surfin’ Safari’ in...
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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 with your build sounds like a good idea, but ya gotta be careful as to...
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Ten Useful Facts About Engine Oil

By Jeff Smith   -   Photography by the Author Unless you are an oil geek and make it a habit of staying current on API specifications...
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Chevy Concepts – 1981 Camaro

Artwork by Tavis Highlander Instagram @tavishighlander tavishighlander.com Builder: Classic Performance Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Early second-gens have had their time in the spotlight, but more and more of the...
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2024 Camaro Nationals from the Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

By John Machaqueiro   -   Images by the Author When putting on a car show it comes down to having the right recipe in place for...
001 The first step when installing an American Autowire (AAW) harness is to read the instructions

Basic Automotive Wiring Tips

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography by the Author For those who love to revitalize vintage vehicles, chances are an electrical system update is going to...
002 Overhead view showcasing the 1970 Camaro's hood stripes and wheels

Pro Touring 1970 Z28 Chevy Camaro

By Nick Licata   -   Photography by NotStock Photography Once we become exposed to a certain type of muscle car at an influential age that car...
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Proper Method to Bending and Flaring Brake Lines

By Barry Kluczyk   -   Photography by the Author There’s something very satisfying about precisely routed custom hard lines. They convey a high degree of detail,...
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Original Blue Patina 1969 Chevy Nova Sleeper

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Photography by the Author When you’re in the business of making muscle car magic it’s hard to leave good enough alone....
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Coverage of the 26th Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Summit Racing Nationals Presented by...

By Nick Licata   -   Images by the Author On the weekend of July 12-14, Goodguys Rod & Custom Association rolled into Columbus, Ohio, for what...
004 Front low angle view of a black 1969 Chevy Camaro on a gravel road

Custom 1969 Camaro Pro Touring Restomod

By Nick Licata   -   Photography by Wes Allison What does one do to improve a ’69 Camaro in “good condition”? Well, if you bring said...
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1957 Chevy Gauge Upgrade

An Updated Gauge Cluster Provides More Information By Ryan Manson   -   Photography by the Author When it comes to the gauge cluster of most classic Chevys,...
001 Bright orange 1955 Chevy Bel Air with a large blower front view on a sunny day

Pro Street 1955 Chevy Bel Air

By Shawn Brereton   -   Photography by the Author How many of us knew what kind of car we wanted in sixth grade? Sure, we all...
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Installing Holley’s Lo-Ram Manifold on a Fourth-Gen F-Body

By Wes Dunkel   -   Photography by the Author General Motors' fourth-gen F-body was a radical design. With its steeply raked windshield and bird-beak nose, the...
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Restored 1965 Corvette Sting Ray

A ’65 Corvette Rescued From 30 Years as Stagnant Yard Art By Fuelish Media   -   Images by the Author There are Corvette guys, and then there...
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Learning the History, Cubic Inches, and Compression Ratio of a Used LS Engine

Inspecting an Engine of Questionable Origin By Ryan Manson   -   Photography by the Author Purchasing a used engine, be it from a friend, junkyard, or a...
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Tying up Loose Ends on the 383 Small-Block Install in our 1969 Nova

By Taylor Kempkes   -   Images by the Author Wouldn’t it be nice if, after building a brand-new engine for your muscle car, you could just...
002 Side profile of the 1969 COPO Camaro drag car showcasing its sponsor stickers and drag racing wheels

Jim Lammers Strikes Gold With a Certified 1969 COPO Camaro with Drag Racing History

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Photography by the Author The four letters C-O-P-O spell muscle car royalty. During the late ’60s, the COPO designation typically...
001 1970s Chevrolet Camaro Brief Encounter drag racing a white Corvette

Hot Rod Action

Boiling in Bowling Green for the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author For more than 20 years, the NHRA...
01 A red 1967 Chevelle with a glossy finish on a black and white checkered floor

ART CROFT’S 1967 CHEVELLE MALIBU MUSCLE CAR

By John Machaqueiro   -   Photography by the Author Car projects can often lead owners down steep rabbit holes, even when just looking for a “driver.”...
03 Elevated front three quarter view of a 1967 Nova; its golden hue and polished finish gleam under the garage lights

Pro Touring Granada Gold 1967 Chevy Nova

Persistence Pays Off By Nick Licata   -   Photography by NotStock Photography When magazine editors write car features, it can sometimes be a struggle to gather enough...
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FAST’s Slick New Air/Fuel Ratio Wireless Meter

Tune on the Run By Jeff Smith   -   Photography by the Author Information is the key to better performance. It used to be that if you...
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BP Racing Punches Through the Masses with a Nasty Tri-Five Pro Street Build

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Photography by the Author It’s been said that “power is the great aphrodisiac.” If that statement holds true, then I guess...
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How to Install Wilwood’s Drum-to-Disc and Tandem Master Cylinder Kit

1963 Corvette Disc Brake Upgrade Part 2 By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography by the Author Missed Part One? See it here: 1963 Corvette Disc Brake Upgrade It’s...
001 Blue and white 1964 Chevy Nova parked on a mountain road showcasing an aggressive stance with modern alloy wheels

Pro Touring style 1964 Chevy Nova

For The Long Haul By Nick Licata   -   Photography by Wes Allison It all started when he was 16 years old; Temple Williams’ dad gave him...
’69 Chevelle was featured on the cover of the July ’75 issue of Hot Rod magazine

Editorial View on Legendary Magazine Feature Cars Display at the 2024 Grand National Roadster...

By Nick Licata A while back I did an editorial piece in which I posed the question, “What happened to all the wild muscle cars...

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Wiring Up a 1971 Chevy Camaro

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author Regardless of...

Chevy Concepts — 1964 Chevy El Camino Restomod

Artwork by Tavis Highlander Instagram @tavishighlander TavisHighlander.com One of the great parts...

1961 Chevy Bel Air 409 Powered Biscayne Conversion

By Nick Licata   -   Images by Wes Allison “When the...

Keeping Your Muscle Car Build Simple Will Benefit You in the Long Run

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Chevy Concepts – 1981 Camaro

Artwork by Tavis Highlander Instagram @tavishighlander tavishighlander.com Builder: Classic Performance Location: Calgary, Alberta,...
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1971 Chevy Camaro Gets New Front Sheetmetal

By Chuck Vranas   -   Photography by the Author There comes...

1967 Chevy Nova SS Restomod

By Fuelish Media   -   Photography by the Author Embarking on...

LS Swapped 1964 Chevy Impala Restomod

By Nick Licata   -   Photography by Jason Matthew It’s not...

Sixties Muscle Cars are Cooler Than Late-Model Muscle Cars

By Nick Licata In the early ’60s it seemed just...

1963 Corvette Disc Brake Upgrade

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography By the Author One of...

33rd Annual Cruisin’ Ocean City

Bowties by the Beach By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by...