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5 61 Ford F100 Unibody front view

Rick Clutter’s Premier Street Rods Built 1961 Ford Unibody Custom

By Fuelish Media There’s a high road, a low road, and then there’s the Long Road, the latter of which Rick Clutter’s 1961 Ford F-100...
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1979 Chevy Malibu Street and Strip Muscle Car

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author Marc Schankweiler has always been a fan of square Chevys. From one of his early rides–a 1967...
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Pro Touring 1974 Camaro

By John Machaqueiro   -   Images by the Author With a love for Chevrolet muscle cars, Paul Rivard took a slightly different route when he picked...
CTP OCT 2024 Lamb 1961 Ford 19 WEB

The John Lamb/Tin Man’s Garage Triton V10-Powered 1961 Ford Unibody

By Brian Limberg (Excerpts from his Build Book)    -   Images by NotStock Photography John Lamb enlisted the help—and expertise—of Brian Limberg et al from Tin...
CTP OCT 2024 Schott OBS Chevy 13 WEB

Mike Schott’s 1992 Chevy Silverado

By Tim King   -   Images by the Author 1988 welcomed a new era of the truck line, ending the famous Squarebody Chevrolet trucks that lasted...
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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...
08 Custom 1959 Chevrolet Impala with a flawless paint job and luxurious brown interior

2024 Slonaker Winning 1959 Chevy Impala by Steve Cook Creations

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography David and Robin Rush's 1959 Chevy Impala, built by Steve Cook Creations (SCC), showcases vintage style and...
CTP OCT 2024 Ford 1957 Chevy 12 WEB

Bob Ford’s 1957 Chevy Task Force-Series Truck Turns up the Heat

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author Somewhere on the fringe you’ll find devout hot rodders still bringing vintage big-blocks linked to three pedals...
03 Front view of a 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback in black featuring a custom grille and hood scoop

A DART SHP 351W powered 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Jason Matthew The 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback is an iconic American muscle car that The East Coast Hot Rod...
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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...
01 Passenger side view of Fiery Red 1930 Ford Sedan Custom

1930 Ford Chopped & Channeled Sedan Makes an Extreme Rat Rod

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Dale DeBurger and Tom Culbertson teamed up to create a 1930 Ford rat rod with extreme excellence....
CTP OCT 2024 Floyd 1969 C10 14 WEB

The Evolution of Pat Floyd’s 1969 Chevy C10

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author The alluring 1969 Chevy C10 laid out across our pages owned by Pat Floyd of Chester, New...
01 1932 Ford Roadster with a sleek red body and polished chrome wheels

Ed Pink Powered 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster Built by Fastlane Rod Shop

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Michael Christensen The 1932 Ford highboy roadster is an iconic hot rod known for its sleek design and powerful...
01 A lineup of Chevrolet trucks from the 1973 1987 era at a car show with hoods open for display

Battle In Bama vs. The OBS Nationals: Two Stellar Events Held Simultaneously at Talladega...

By Jessica Roach   -   Images by the Author For several years now, Battle in Bama has proven to be a show in which participants truly...
01 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Bel Air wagon with a custom lowered stance and polished chrome accents

1955 Chevy Nomad Has LT5 Performance & Art Morrison Handling

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography The 1955 Chevy Nomad is a classic car transformed into a hot rod by Gerry and Melinda...
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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...
CTP OCT 2024 Colvin OBS Chevy 16 WEB

Robert Colvin’s Twin States Rod Shop Built 1996 Chevy CK1500

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography Instead of waiting to find “just the right one” to start with, Robert Colvin decided to team...
003 Front three quarter view of a 1967 Chevy Nova with chrome bumpers and modern rims

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?...
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...
01 Custom 1967 72 Chevy C10 utility truck lowered stance retro mod

Ruben Villamar’s 1968 Big-Window Utility

By Eric Geisert   -   Images by the Author Ruben Villamar, who lives in Irvine, California, answers the question: If you owned a construction company, what...
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...
01 1965 C10 pickup in mint green lowered with whitewalls parked in an empty lot

Nick Riesett’s 1965 Chevy C10

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author Nick Riesett, of Aberdeen, Maryland, wasn’t looking for a long-term project when he spied this ’65 C10...
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A 1959 Corvette Makes With Loads of LT4 Power

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Receiving a hot rod for your birthday is the best kind of present. Don Nickleson of Memphis,...
01 1968 Chevrolet C10 cab restoration with metalwork and grinding sparks in progress

THE SPEEDWAY MOTORS 1968 C10 Build: Rust Repair, Bodywork, and Paint

By Joe McCollough   -   Images by Jessica Coleman & Andy Chaves If you’ve been following along with our ’68 C10 project, you’ve seen us checking...
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...
01 Black Chevy C10 truck with chrome grille parked at Fun City boardwalk

33rd Annual Cruisin’ Ocean City Packs Plenty of Trucks Seaside

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author Nothing builds excitement better than the promise of sun, surf, and classic trucks. When given the opportunity...
01 1959 chevy impala bothello built by bbt fabrications driving down road

1959 Chevy Impala in Sheetmetal Clothing

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Troy Gudgel of BBT Fabrications has again shown what his shop can build with this 1959 Chevy...
01 A bare metal 1963 Chevy C10 sits in a workshop during a custom build

Paul Messman’s BBT Fab–Built 1963 Chevy C10

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography I vaguely remember the first time I saw that title used in a feature way back in...
02 side view of blue 1939 buick coupe

1939 Buick Special Complete with 6.0L LS Hits The Road … At Last

By Brian Brennan   -  Photography By Josh Mishler This 1939 Buick Special was 22 years in the making. Considering the meticulous sheetmetal and paintwork by...
01 Custom 1951 Ford F 1 pickup in black with a lowered stance and sleek front grille

LEGACY SERIES: Fat Jack Robinson’s 1951 Ford F-1

By Johnny Rotten Robinson   -   Images by Tim Sutton When I began my magazine career back in the early ’90s, one of the first shops...
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Revving up for a Cause

The 2024 Triple Crown of Rodding Surges Ahead By Brian Brennan Photography By the Author & Tommy Lee Byrd Videographer Ryan Foss While only in its second year,...
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The Ultimate 1936 Ford Roadster … It’s Almost There

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Handmade hot rods are nothing new, but the ideas they spawn never grow old. Such is the...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...

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Original 1962 Chevy Biscayne raced by Hubert Platt

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

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

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