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01 1969 Camaro bare metal body with front splitter and custom wheels

1969 Camaro Before The Paint

By Chuck Vranas   -   Photography By The Author While on the road recently for Modern Rodding, our journey took us to ABS Classic Muscle Car...
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In Your Garage: Tom McLaughlin’s Pro Touring 1979 Z28

Name: Tom McLaughlin City/State: Monee, Illinois Vehicle Year/Make/Model: Pro Touring 1979 Z28 Engine: LS3 Chassis and Suspension: Detroit Speed subframe, mini-tub, 3-inch front drop, 2-inch rear drop, subframe...
01 1959 Pontiac Catalina fully restored with deep black paint and staggered Billet Specialties wheels

1959 Pontiac Catalina Rests on an AME Chassis

By Grant Cox   -   Photography By the Author Mike Hancho’s father got a 1959 Pontiac Catalina in Candy Apple Red when he was 16. Like...
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Goodguys Pleasanton 35th FuelCurve.com Autumn Get-Together to Rev Up the Bay Area

By MR Staff Get ready for the ultimate automotive celebration as the Goodguys 35th FuelCurve.com Autumn Get-Together makes its final Bay Area stop of the...
01 1962 Chevy convertible chassis with custom boxed frame and coilover ready suspension setup

Fabricating New Floors and Wheelwells for a 1962 Chevrolet

By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Taylor Kempkes Old Anvil Speed Shop is renowned for its exceptional builds. For this project, they began with a...
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In Your Garage: Ernie Knight’s 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK III

Name: Ernie Knight Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK III Built By: Homebuilt Engine Details: 2.6L Ford V-6 from 1972 Capri (German Ford imported as Mercury); Isky...
SPAL Mustang Sneak Peak

Rodding Around News: Unveiling a One-of-a-Kind 1969 Ford Mustang at the SEMA Show

By Brian Brennan https://youtube.com/shorts/EcSdNv5fSJo SPAL is ready to unveil a must-see hot rod that will get your heart pumping. Come to SEMA on Tuesday, November 4th,...
01 1929 Ford Tudor hot rod with chopped roof black paint and chrome knock off wire wheels

Model A Channeled Sedan Runs Modern LS Power

By Brian Brennan   -  Photography By Luke Munnell Ford created the Model A many years ago, so when you hear that a hot rodder is the...
01 1958 dodge suburban wagon custom wheels roof rack classic two tone parked beside garage

Updating Your Charging System—Even Your Mopar

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography By the Author Hidden in a dark corner of Modern Rodding’s super-secret Northwest Research and Development center (also known as...
01 1936 Ford highboy roadster in charcoal gray with custom wheels and louvers at sunset

2025 America’s Most Beautiful Roadster is a 1936 Ford Highboy Roadster

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Introducing America's Most Beautiful Roadster, presented to Ross and Beth Myers at the 2025 Grand National Roadster...
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In Your Garage: Edward LeBlanc’s 1931 Ford Tudor

Name: Edward LeBlanc Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1931 Ford Tudor Built By: Homebuilt Engine Details: Ford Racing  M6007-A351 R, roller rockers, roller cam, roller lifters; displacement 351 cid, 385...
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Parting Shot: A Look Back at SIROD 2

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By The Author I found myself wandering the Pomona Fairplex just as the 59th Los Angeles Roadsters Father’s Day Show...
01 1970 Chevelle SS 454 Pro Touring black vinyl top custom staggered wheels

Brent Schieder’s 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is a Blend of Passion and Precision

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography by Chris Gray & Elia Daoud In the world of automotive enthusiasts, few names resonate as strongly as the Chevrolet...
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Weekend Haps from Goodguys Fort Worth

32nd Goodguys Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals It was a warm weekend outside of Fort Worth, Texas, but things were really heating up at the...
01 FiTech Go EFI 4 throttle body with 600 HP capability shown on original packaging

FiTech Upgrade and Tech Tips

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography By The Author Although the hobby we all know and love is steeped in tradition, hot rodding has always embraced...
01 Pontiac Tri Power 428 on dyno dual Rochester carbs and turquoise valve covers tuned for performance

Testing Tri-Power & A Four Barrel on a Pontiac 428 Stroker Stretched to 467...

By Barry Kluczyk    -    Photography By The Author Of all the iterations of Pontiac’s V-8 engine family, the 428ci version doesn’t get much attention....
01 1965 Buick Riviera custom lowered stance Billet Specialties wheels black paint

1965 Buick Mild Custom Packs 650 Supercharged Horsepower

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography It’s always an intriguing story about how any hot rodder embarks on building their current project. Todd...
01 muscle car restorations technician prepping 1971 challenger pillar for replacement

Restoring a 1971 Challenger Convertible A-Pillar

By Mark Ehlen   -   Photography By the MCR Staff It’s no secret that few untouched E-bodies remain spared from nature's wrath. Barn finds emerge now...
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2025 Triple Crown of Rodding

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By The Author & Tommy Lee Byrd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTowD2xiQ9s In its third year, the Triple Crown of Rodding (TCR) proves to be...
01 1963 Ford Falcon in turquoise with chrome trim and custom 5 spoke wheels

1963 Ford Falcon Powered by a Coyote V-8

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Midway through the model year, in February 1963, Ford made waves by offering the Fairlane’s robust 164hp...
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Rodding Around News: Goodguys West Coast d’Elegance Winner and Steve Frisbie’s Garage Mahal

Goodguys 2025 Meguiar’s West Coast d’Elegance Winner The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association recently announced that Greg Heinrich’s 1935 Chevy coupe was awarded the 2025...
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Starting Over: Rating National Events by Their Local Ice Cream Parlors

By Brian Brennan I proudly hold the untouchable record for attending major street rod events nationwide with one hand gripping an ice cream cone and...
01 1939 Cadillac Convertible black with whitewalls and chrome trim parked under vintage gas station awning

1939 Cadillac Series 61 Convertible is Hot Rod Riding in Style

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Wes Allison Steve Norin of SoCal was with his cousin, who restores old Cadillacs, when they found themselves at...
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In Your Garage: Dave Huber’s 1937 Chevy and 1960 Dragmaster

Name: Dave Huber Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1937 Chevy & 1960 Dragmaster Engine Details: 350 Chevrolet (1937 Chevy), 1957 283 (1960 Dragmaster) Transmission: TH350 (1937 Chevy), 1937 Lasalle (1960...
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Rodding Around: Goodguys Columbus New Product Winners & Individual Awards

By Brian Brennan This year's Goodguys 27th Summit Racing Nationals Presented by PPG marked the first of what we hope are many occasions featuring the...
01 1963 Ford Galaxie two door hardtop original black paint classic muscle car project

Restoring a 1963-1/2 Ford Galaxie With Help From AMD, Roadster Shop, and Anton’s Hot...

By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Anton Lanesky Anton’s Hot Rod Shop in Hiram, Ohio, has created an impressive series of exceptional builds. In this...
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Recap for the 2025 Goodguys 27th Colorado Nats

Goodguys Rod & Custom visited the edge of the Rocky Mountains for their 27th Griot’s Garage Colorado Nationals. Colorado has many dedicated hot rodders...
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56th NSRA Street Rod Nationals

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By the Author When referring to the 56th Annual National Street Rod Association’s Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky, held...
01 1932 Ford Roadster orange hot rod shaved hood billet wheels

427 SOHC Powered 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Michael Christensen https://youtu.be/LX47_bPeasU Many have heard or said, “This is my last project.” Such is the case for John Mumford...
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2025 Goodguys Colorado Nats Preview

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Looks to the Centennial State for the 27th Griot’s Garage Colorado Nationals. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, the world’s largest...
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In Your Garage: Carl Mueller’s 1930 Chevy Sport Coupe

Name: Carl Mueller Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1930 Chevy Sport Coupe Built By: Carl Mueller Engine Details: 350ci engine, 300 hp, Edelbrock intake and carburetor, Hugger Headers, MagnaFlow mufflers Transmission:...
01 rodding sround alloways hot rod shop 1979 chevy van

Rodding Around News: Alloway’s Custom 1979 Chevy Van and Mister Showman, the life and...

Alloway's Hot Rod Shop Unveils a New Project: A Custom 1979 Chevy Van By Brian Brennan Automotive enthusiasts and hot rod aficionados are in for a...
01 parting shot 1932 ford half roadster mcmullen roadster

The Half-A-Roadster Finds a New Home

By Tom Vogele In the late 1990s, Street Rodder magazine was thriving, pumping out 300-page issues like they were pamphlets. Street rodding and the supporting...
Weekend Rewind! Goodguys 38th West Coast Nationals

2025 Goodguys Pleasanton Weekend Wrapup

It’s hard to believe that Goodguys just wrapped up the 38th West Coast Nationals! Almost 40 years of West Coast hot rodding was on...
01 1962 Corvette custom in Roman Red with coves in silver and smoothed bodywork profile

1962 Corvette Maintains Vintage Looks Coupled to Modern Handling and LS3 Power

By Dale M. Moreau   -   Photography By The Author When viewing these images, it is hard to believe that this 1962 Corvette was once a...
01 1960 Dodge Sierra wagon with custom wheels and roof rack prepped for electrical modernization

Understanding Electrical System Updates on Old Cars

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography By the Author Of all the steps taken when updating a vintage vehicle, one of the most intimidating, yet often...
01 1955 Chevy Custom in candy red with smoothed body lines and modern stance on large polished wheels

This 1955 Chevy has a Custom Look and Plenty of LS 427 Power

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Luke Munnell The name Gary Stell Jr. may sound familiar, especially to those who recently read the article on...
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Triple Crown of Rodding September 5 and 6 at the Nashville Superspeedway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy34edd1UbE The third in a series that should be a long, ongoing run of Triple Crown of Rodding events over the years to come is...
01 1970 Chevelle Malibu 2 door hardtop in original mint green with vinyl top and 307 badges

1970 Chevelle Bumper Customization by Roadster Shop

By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Roadster Shop Roadster Shop has an outstanding reputation for building state-of-the-art chassis and complete cars. We’ll look at a...
01 1951 Mercury Custom in metallic gold with chopped roof and full fender skirts

1951 Merc Custom Shows Off Exceptional Craftsmanship

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Luke Munnell Gary Stell Jr. from Southern California has long been passionate about custom automobiles. As a youth, he...

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