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...
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...
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...
Trans Am Inspiration
Jim & Raylene Senke’s 1968 Camaro
By Nick Licata - Photography by Wes Allison
Prior to writing a car feature, one of the questions we ask...
Get a Grip
Single vs. Dual Clutches
By Jeff Smith - Photography by the Author and Courtesy of the Manufacturers
In America bigger is always better. A single cheeseburger...
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...
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...
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...
Firing Up – Cultural Diversity
By Nick Licata
Living in Orange County, California, I’m exposed to a good amount of cultural diversity. On my street alone, you’ll find a couple...
Gifted
Shawn Loos’ 1970 Nova
By Nick Licata - Photography by Josh Mishler
Life. It’s a funny thing. You cruise through it doing what you do, you...
Really Big Show
Chevy Muscle Cars From the 54th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals
By Nick Licata - Photography by the Author
It was great to make our annual...
All Chevy Performance New Muscle Car Parts for 2023
Skinny Bop
Forgeline announces the arrival of their new forged monoblock SC1 Skinny. Similar to their original one-piece forged monoblock SC1, the new “Skinny” version...
Chevy Concepts – 1956 Chevy Bel Air
Artwork by Tavis Highlander
Instagram @tavishighlander
TavisHighlander.com
Vehicle Builder: Metal Works - Eugene, Oregon
Some color combinations just click on certain vehicles. Bright red and silver on a...
Assembly Required
Final Assembly and Trim Installation on a Slick 1966 Nova
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
There is no such thing as a...
LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP
James Wiley’s ’64 Chevy II Nova Project
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
The old car obsession starts with a spark, and it...
Reducing the Wallow of a Wagon
Brake and Suspension Upgrades Make a Handier Handyman
By Ryan Manson - Photography by the Author
When Bruce Valley originally dropped off his '57 Chevy Handyman...
Clutch Basics
The Fusible Friction Link Between Your Engine and the Road
By Jeff Smith - Photography by the Author and Courtesy of the Manufacturers
Let the new...
Blue Blood
Anthony Cacioppo’s 1971 Camaro is Almost Above the Law
By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography by the Author
Working in law enforcement can be a rewarding career,...
Firing UP – Cultural Diversity
By Nick Licata
Living in Orange County, California, I’m exposed to a good amount of cultural diversity. On my street alone, you’ll find a couple...
Simple, Modern, Better
Why You Want a Serpentine System for Your Small-Block Chevy (and How to Install One)
By Taylor Kempkes - Photography by the Author
There is no...
Lucky 7s
Tony Karamitsos’ Street/Strip 1969 Z/28 Camaro
By Nick Licata - Photography by Kevin DiOssi
No matter how you look at it, car guys are a different...
Time Well Spent
How to Restore Beat-Up and Oxidized Aluminum Trim at Home
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
There are certain types of automotive tasks...
Half-Century Favorite
Sidney Dyson’s 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS
By Joe Greeves - Photography by Kevin DiOssi
Every enthusiast remembers that one unique old car—the one that was a...
Gasser Showdown
Old-School, Heads-Up Drag Racing from the Southeast Gassers Association
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
The ’60s marked an important time in drag...
Firing Up – Old-School Appreciation
By Nick Licata
With all aftermarket parts available today to make our classic Chevy muscle cars hit corners like a modern track fiend and at...
A Compartmentalized Repair
Prepping a 1957 Chevy Engine Bay in Anticipation of an Engine Swap
By Ryan Manson - Photography by the Author
When performing the typical engine swap,...
Cinematic Inspiration
John Blane’s 1955 Chevy 210
By Nick Licata - Photography by Jason Matthew
Bob Falfa: “Hey, you’re supposed to be the fastest thing in the Valley,...
SWAPPING UP
1955 210 Handyman Upgrade With Roadster Shop SPEC Chassis
By Eric Geisert - Photography by the Author
If you ask Jeff Thisted if hot rods were...
An LS V-What?
Darrin Gartrell’s 1955 Chevy 210 Has a Unique Powerplant
By Shawn Brereton - Photography by the Author
The car show portion of the Tri-Five Nationals in...
1972 El Camino Rendering
Artwork by Tavis Highlander
Instagram @tavishighlander
TavisHighlander.com
Vehicle Owner: Terry Davlin
1972 Chevrolet El Camino
Big-block? Six-speed manual transmission? Upgraded suspension? OEM styling? Sign me up! This El Camino...
Kindred Spirits
Mike Jorgensen’s 1971 Camaro Dream Machine
By Jason Lubken - Photography by the Author
There are some of us who can remember the one that got...
My First 383 Part 2: The Long-Block
Completing Our Stroker Small-Block With a Complete Top-End Kit and More
By Taylor Kempkes - Photography by the Author
There’s nothing like building an engine yourself....
One for the Road
Nobu Oshiro’s Legacy 1968 Chevy Camaro Project
By Fuelish Media - Photography by the Author
A lot of us got our introduction into the world of...
The Case for a Crate Engine
Why a Substitute for That ’60s Small-Block Makes Sense
By Ron Ceridono - Photography by the Author
There are those among us who were building and...
Like Buttah
Nelson Banuelos’ 1967 Camaro
By Nick Licata - Photography by Grant Cox
Nelson Banuelos came from a car background that began about the time he started...
Gauging Interest
Upgrading the Dash and Gauges in Our Early Chevelle
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
Chevrolet got a lot of things right in...
32nd Annual Cruisin’ Ocean City
Bowtie Bonanza at the Beach
By Chuck Vranas - Photography by the Author
There’s no better way to kick off the outdoor event season than topping...
Stinger
Mike Dorvillier’s 1963 Corvette
By Nick Licata - Photography by Grant Cox
The younger generation commonly refers to those who were around to witness the muscle...
Firing up – Be Kind–Rewind
By Nick Licata
For those old enough to remember, there was a time when video tape machines were cutting edge and also very expensive. When...
FILL’ER UP!
How to Install an Electric Gas Filler Taillight Kit
By Eric Geisert - Photography by the Author
More than 100 years ago, when automobiles first began...
Ol’ Betsy—Luxury Pro Street
Jed & Kristi Gage’s 1957 Chevy Bel Air Two-Door Hardtop
By Shawn Brereton - Photography by the Author
For most of us in the automotive hobby,...
Tavis Highlander’s 1963 Corvette Rendering
1963 Chevrolet Corvette - Vehicle build by Crown Concepts, Tucson, Arizona
Artwork by Tavis Highlander
Instagram @tavishighlander
TavisHighlander.com
Mixing old cars with new tech is always a big...
My First 383 Part 1: The Short-Block
What to Know When Turning a Chevy 350 Into a Stroker with Off-The-Shelf Parts
By Taylor Kempkes - Photography by the Author
In a world of...
Humble Beginnings
Mike Fisher’s 1967 Camaro
By Nick Licata - Photography by John Jackson
“Originally, I intended to just take the car in for an LS swap,” Mike...
Hydraulics for Your Left Foot
A New Idea for Hydraulic Clutch Release That Will Soon Become the Only Way
By Jeff Smith - Photography by the Author
Technology has a habit...
Side Hustle
Dave Timm’s Homebuilt 1968 Nova
By Nick Licata - Photography by John Jackson
Dave Timm has been around cars for as long as he can remember....
Exam Time!
We Test Multiple Holley LS Intake Manifolds on the Dyno to Find Out What Works Best for Your Application
By Jeff Huneycutt - Photography by...
Chevelle Dreams
One Man's Passion Turns Into His Drive to Build the Ultimate 1967 Chevelle
By Cam Benty - Photography by Wes Allison
It can start in an...
The World’s Fairest
This Day Two Resto 1965 Chevelle Has Lived its Life on the Streets of New York City
By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography by the Author
Back...
Vettes with a View
Corvettes and Chevy Muscle Cars Invade the Great Smoky Mountains
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
Established in 1977, the Corvette Expo started...
Pushing Fuel
Updating a Second-Gen Camaro Fuel System for LS Power
By Chuck Vranas - Photography by the Author
Pushing fuel is serious business. Regardless of whether you’re...
BOWTIE BUILD-OFF
Fabricator Steps Away From Two-Wheelers to Build a Killer Bubbletop
By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography by the Author
A few years back, Mike Pugliese of Staten...
ONE FOR THE ROAD
A Station Wagon Built for the Long Haul
By Ron Ceridono With Jerry Dixey - Photography by Dana Srbinovich & Jerry Dixey
Almost everyone who grew...
’55 Chevy Sedan Delivery
Artwork by Tavis Highlander - Instagram @tavishighlander - TavisHighlander.com
Vehicle Build by Alvey’s Bodyworx, Louisville, KY - Thanks to air suspension, this custom ’55 sedan delivery...
Firing Up – Street Takeovers—Not Worth the Risk
I’m sure you’ve all seen them—videos of street takeovers where inexperienced drivers do their best drifting imitation in what are normally busy intersections in...
49 to Life
Richard Miller’s 1968 Camaro
By Nick Licata - Photography by Wes Allison
Richard Miller’s a hot rodder to the bone, and he’s been that way for...
X vs. H Pipes
The Exhausting Facts
By Jeff Smith - Photography by the Author and Courtesy of the Manufacturers
“H-pipes–nah–they don’t do anything.”
“Man, you absolutely have to have X-pipes–they...
Consistent Cranking
Tips on Choosing and Installing a Starter
By the ACP Staff
Let’s be honest; most of us never really think about the starter bolted to the...
Against the Grain
A Day Two Resto 1967 Camaro Built in the Midst of the Pro Street Surge
By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography by the Author
Jeff Harnish always...
Project Preview: Radical Rear-Drive 2006 Monte Carlo
RWD Conversion-Built Art Morrison Max G Chassis That Will be Driven by a Blown LSX Engine
By Barry Kluczyk - Photography by the Author
Nearly a...
Nose-High
Raymond Masi’s 1963 Chevy II
By Nick Licata - Photography by Jason Matthew
These days teenagers spend more time staring at screens than wrenching on cars....
Improving the Breed
C5-C6 Corvette Suspension Upgrade
By Cam Benty - Photography by the Author
Without question, the Corvette has been the best-handling American performance car for over six...
The Understudy
Jim Dissinger’s Street and Strip 1963 Chevy II
By John Machaqueiro - Photography by the Author
Going fast comes down to a simple mathematical equation. When...
LS Swap, Big-Block Look
Vintage Muscle Car Joins the Modern Era of Performance
By Jason Lubken - Photography by the Author
We stopped into one of our choice Midwest builders,...
Damn Straight
This Jet Black ’66 Chevelle is as Nice as They Come
By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography by the Author
Dave Richardson loved his ’62 Impala SS....
